Efficacy of Creative Trash Bins at Baguio College of Technology: A Sustainable

Alternative for Proper Waste Segregation

By:

Ellasos, Rayver Shem C.

Matutino, Justin Carl R.

Dagul, Reggy Mae M.

Mejia, Aleiyah Marie L.

Ocomin, Jerica Mae L.

Background of the Study

Baguio College of Technology (BCT), a prominent institution within the city, recognizes

its responsibility in promoting environmental stewardship among its students and staff. This

study explores the efficacy of employing creatively designed trash bins as a sustainable solution

to improve waste segregation practices on the Baguio College of Technology campus. Inefficient

waste management leads to environmental degradation, including soil and water contamination,

and air pollution from uncontrolled burning. Current waste management systems at Baguio

College of Technology, like many institutions, might lack effective segregation infrastructure.

The introduction of creatively designed trash bins aims to address this by providing visually

appealing and built-in designed container for different waste streams like recyclables,

compostable and residual waste.

According to previous studies, the physical designs of trash bins affect waste collection

performance and separation efficiencies. The effects of trash bin design can be evaluated by

waste collection experiments. However, waste collection experiments take time to discover the

effects of trash bin designs. Appropriate bins should be designed through public participation

because this has strong correlation with waste classification accuracy (Li et al., 2019). Proper

waste segregation is crucial for mitigating these issues, enabling recycling, composting, and

minimizing landfill waste. This approach leverages the power of design to encourage

participation and improve waste sorting behavior.

The study will assess the impact of these creative bins on waste segregation rates, user

engagement, and the overall environmental footprint of the Baguio College of Technology

community. By evaluating the effectiveness of this innovative approach, the research offers

valuable insights for improving waste management in educational settings and potentially
 influencing broader urban sustainability initiatives. However, the success of waste segregation

initiatives often depends on public awareness and the provision of user-friendly infrastructure.

Conceptual Framework

The project aims to improve waste management practices by introducing specially designed trash

bins that encourage proper waste segregation. The bins will be strategically placed around the

campus to ensure accessibility and convenience, and their usage will be monitored and observed

to assess the effectiveness of the initiative. The desired outcome of this project is a significant

change in the school community's behavior regarding waste disposal, leading to improved

campus cleanliness, increased awareness and participation in sustainable waste management

practices, and a notable shift in individual behavior.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

 Profile of Baguio  Placement of the  Changes in school
College of trash bins around the community behavior
Technology Students campus. regarding waste
-Gender  Monitoring / disposal.
-Age observations of waste  Improvement in
-Strand segregation practices. campus cleanliness
 Collection and  Increased awareness
 Design & materials analysis of data & participation in
used in trash bins regarding the usage sustainable waste
 Color Preference of these bins. management
 Setting Location practices.

Figure 1: Paradigm of the Study

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to emphasize the development of a sustainable school environment through “The

efficacy of creative trash bins at Baguio College Technology as a sustainable alternative for

proper waste segregation" Focuses on evaluating how creative trash bins can encourage effective

waste segregation, fostering environmentally responsible behavior within the school community.

1. Can creative trash bins effectively promote proper waste segregation among student at Baguio

College of Technology?

2. What are the limitations of the existing waste disposal system at Baguio College of

Technology that hinder proper segregation?

3. How can creative trash bins be designed and implemented to maximize their impact on waste

management practices?

Hypothesis

Ho: The implementation of creatively designed trash bins as an alternative for standard trash bins

at Baguio College of Technology would not significantly promote and increase the rate of proper

waste segregation.

Ha: The implementation of creatively designed trash bins as an alternative for standard trash bins

at Baguio College of Technology would significantly promote and increase the rate of proper

waste segregation.
Significance of the Study

The result of this study will help the Students, Teachers and Staffs at Baguio College of

Technology by improving their workspace and learning environment.

To the students- the result of this study will help them improve their sense of responsibility by

using creative trash bins. This will also help them to have a deeper understanding of

environmental sustainability by proper segregating waste and will also help them to develop their

good manners at school.

To the School- The result of this study can help the school improvement and better waste

segregation strategies. By the implementation of creative trash bins, the school can adopt it and

provide future student of Baguio College of Technology with more effective waste segregation

and disposal techniques.

To the Student Assistants- this study will be beneficial to the Student Assistants for them to have

a comfortable workspace and more organized environment. By the use of creative trash bins at

school, student assistants can collect trash bins more effectively, minimizing their time in

segregating garbage and cleaning tasks.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The scope of the study will explore the efficacy of employing creatively designed trash bins as a

sustainable solution to improve waste segregation practices on the Baguio College of

Technology campus and the behavior of students and teachers on waste disposal.
The study is delimited only for students and teachers at Baguio College of Technology. The main

purpose of this study is to promote proper waste segregation within the school campus. However,

the study excludes strong regulations and enforcement mechanisms for proper waste segregation.

Definition of Terms

To facilitate the understanding of these study, different terms are defined herein.

Efficacy - The capacity for producing a desired result or effect. It is the ability to produce an

intended result.

Implemented - Refers to the process of putting a plan, decision, or idea into action or practice. It

typically involves executing or carrying out something that has been designed or decided upon

Prominent - Refers to something that is well-known, important, or easily noticeable due to their

significance or visibility.

Stewardship - The conducting, supervising, or managing of something.

Mitigating - means reducing risk of loss from the occurrence of any undesirable event. To

minimize degree of any loss or harm.

Fostering - to nurture something means to encourage or promote development

Delimited - Refers to something that is clearly defined, marked, or bounded within specific limits

or boundaries.

Enforcement Mechanism - the tools and processes that government agencies or regulatory bodies

use to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.