FROM A POLLUTION TO A SOLUTION: AN ECOBRICK AWARENESS MOVEMENT FOR A PLASTIC-FREE

COMMUNITY
A Project Proposal for Barangay 5, Calamba City, Laguna
Partial Requirement for CWTS 1

Prepared by:

Leader:
Bautista, Janine Bernadette C.

Members:
Luyun, Kristin Maye M.
Manahan, Jane Myca
Visaya, Alyssa Fatima A.

Submitted to:

Ms. Jasmin Gay A. Aguinaldo

NSTP Facilitator

December 2018
 Project Proposal

I. Introduction

Brief description of the project and its background

A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute and the number will jump
another 20% by 2021, creating an environmental crisis. Most plastic bottles used for soft drinks and
water are made from polyethylene terephthalate (Pet), which is highly recyclable (Laville & Taylor,
2017). Plastics are a versatile material that can be a valuable asset to corporate Green recycling
program. Businesses can greatly reduce destructive waste output and cut costs associated with waste
management fees through a Green recycling program with Complete Recycling. The benefit of Complete
Recycling is that it can able to sell materials to. Plastics are often recycled to make items such as clothes,
carpet, containers, bottles, plastic lumber, films, grocery bags, molding materials, and lawn and garden
products, to name a few (Complete Recycling, n.d.).

One deep solution for plastic is Ecobricking for it embody regenerative principles that point in a
healthy direction. An Ecobrick is a plastic bottle packed to a set density with used, clean and dry plastic
to achieve a building block that can be used over and over again. Ecobricks can also be packed with
other non-biological un-recyclables that, uncontained, are toxic to the environment such as styrofoam,
wires, small batteries, etc. Ecobricks are designed to leverage the longevity and durability of plastic, to
create an indefinitely reusable, cradle to cradle, building block. They are made by cleaning, drying and
then packing plastic into a PET drinking bottle. Ecobricks are an exciting way that individuals,
communities, and companies can start their immediate transition from plastic towards ever greener
harmony with the Earth’s cycles (ecobricks.org, n.d.).

The proposed program is Ecobrick Training Program for Barangay Cinco Community with the
theme of "Ecobricks Enterprise: a stepping stone for Economic Well-Being" that will help the residents of
the said barangay especially the out of school youths and unemployed residents to form a business
organization which can be an opportunity for them to develop skills in making ecobricks, running a
business, and earn a living. At the same time they could also help in their very own barangay to reduce
the waste. This project is about forming a small scale business where the out of school youths and
unemployed residents will be the ones to make the ecobricks made out of collected plastic bottles to be
filled with sachet wrappers inside as the raw materials and those ecobricks will be supplied to the
hollow block builders, residential developers, and furniture makers who have the greater skill and
resources to transform the ecobricks to a finished product like various indoor furniture, garden spaces,
walls and even full-scale buildings. Some members of the participants in the program will be trained in
the running of the business specifically in the aspects of management, financing, and marketing. This
Ecobricks Training Program will not benefit only the residents of the barangay but also the environment
for it can remove plastic from the biosphere and out of the ineffective industrial recycling system.
Scope of the Project

The proposed project will focus on the training program for the out of school youths and
unemployed residents of Barangay 5 on how to establish a small scale business about ecobricks and how
to earn money from it. The participants will use raw materials such as plastic bottles and sachet
wrappers in making the ecobricks and are expected to learn in the process the aspects of management,
financial, and marketing. There will be tasks that will be done during the allotted days of the said
project - an informative seminar about ecobricks including the benefits of it and the basic information
to know in establishing a business, a preparation for the making of ecobricks, and lastly, the production
of it.

Objectives of Conducting the Project

The proposal aims to:

1. To establish small scale business for the out of school youths and unemployed residents of
Barangay 5.
2. To train the participants in making ecobricks.
3. To train the participants in the aspects of management, financial, and marketing.
4. To raise ecological consciousness to the community.
5. To practice the 3R’s (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle) in the community.

Significance of the Project

Barangay 5 ​This proposal will benefit the said community in reducing the wide use of plastic waste
in the area.

Residents​​ This proposal will help the residents of Barangay 5, most especially the unemployed
individuals and out of school youths, to start their own businesses and to provide a
livelihood opportunities for everyone in the community.

Environment ​This proposal will help promote greener environment as well as build awareness to the
consumption of plastic materials and how it will affect the environment.

Tourism ​This proposal will help the tourism in promoting the local market.

Researchers ​This proposal will be beneficial for researchers who are studying the said topic for
reference and for enhancement
Implementing Officers and Teams of the Project

Officers Role

Bautista, Janine Bernadette C. Communication with the barangay officials;

facilitators

Luyun, Kristin Maye M. In charge In buying the materials needed in the

project; facilitators
Manahan, Jane Myca

Visaya, Alyssa Fatima A. Budgetin ; facilitators

II. The Partner Community

Poblacion V or Barangay 5 is a barangay located in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines, known for
Rizal Shrine where Dr. Jose Rizal was born. Poblacion 5 has 3 famous landmarks namely Rizal Shrine,
Calamba Claypot and the Calamba Church.

Barangay Organizational Chart

Barangay Officials

Chairman: Matthew B. Rizal

Councilors: Ramiro A. Opulencia

Jose C. San Pedro
Guillermo C. Tolentino
Jerry S. Dichoso
Gillea Ann S. Oruga
Elizabeth C. Molinyawe
Dee T. Gelli

SK Chairman: Robert Joseph DR. Opeña

SK Councilors: Alpha Amor D. Opulencia

Joshua E. Opeña
Christian C. Suelto
Jeruel B. Canceran
Emilio C. Torrente Jr.
June E. Roxas
Joven John D. Neri

Vicinity Map
Community Profile

GEOGRAPHY
Region: Region IV - A
Province: Laguna
Congressional District: District II
City/Municipality: Calamba
Barangay: V
Barangay Category: Urban
Legal Basis of Creation: PD86
Land Area: 25.97 hectares
Boundaries: West Brgy. III
East Brgy. VII
South Lecheria
North Brgy. VII
No. of Sitios/Purok: 10
List of Sitios/Purok: Bandola Subd., Burgos St., Dennis I, Dennis II, Gen. Luna, L.E. II
Subdivision, Lazer Comp., Mabini St., Market Site, Villa Silangan

TOTAL POPULATION: 6,098

Male: 3,008
Female: 3, 090
TOTAL NO. OF HOUSEHOLD:
TOTAL NO. OF FAMILIES: } 1,307
TOTAL NO. OF LABOR FORCE:
Total Revenues: Php 4,828,465.69
Local Source: Php 1,000.00
IRA: Php 4,192,100.00
TOTAL: Php 2,083,139.99
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: Php 2,141,370.94

BASIC UTILITIES/SERVICES
Power Supply: Meralco
Water Supply: First Level
Transportation: Tricycle, Jeep
Communication: PLDT Phone and Internet, Portable Radio, Cellphone

FACILITIES
School: Pre-Elementary: Brgy. V Day Care Center
Laxer Day Care Center
Child Garden School
Pre-Elementary & Elementary: Calamba Elementary School
Barangay Hall: Barangay Clinic and Detention Hall
Church and Chapel
Covered Court
Supermarket
Public Toilet
III. Methodology

The proponents of the proposed project of the Ecobricks Training Program will go to Barangay 5,
Calamba, Laguna to offer the said proposal. It will be followed by an interview with the key informants
of the Barangay like the Barangay Captain and Councilor in charge of the "Kabuhayan Program".
Questions that will be asked will be regarding to the availability of the trash, specifically pet bottles and
sachet wrappers in the community. Also, it will partake in the presence of unemployed residents and out
of school youths. The next step will be conducting a survey with the selected residents of the Barangay
5, especially the out of school youths and unemployed residents in order to know who will be the
possible participants and if those people are interested to participate if the project will be implemented.
After gathering the information needed, it will be followed by the preparation of all the requirements
for the implementation of the project such as the barangay permit, venue, facilitators, number of
participants, resource person, required materials, and a time schedule for a systematic flow of the
project. For six saturdays, the project will be put into action according to the time schedule. To end the
project, the proponents will ask for the support of the Barangay Officials to make this project
continuously implemented and supported in the community.

IV. Cost Requirements of the Project

Description Amount

Transportation Php 200 * 6 days = Php 1,200

Resource Person Fee Php 2,000

Snacks Php 1,000

Materials needed:
Dishwashing Liquid Php 200

Total Php 4,400