GRADE 11 HUMSS STUDENTS LEVEL OF AWARENESS IN PROPER WASTE

DISPOSAL AND THEIR PROPER WASTE SEGREGATION PRACTICE

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GROUP 5
Leader:
Lee, Carlane Mae O.

Group members:
Nogra, Marjorie A.
Flores, Lovely P.
Solis, Justine A.
Sarael, Raja D.
Lupos, Jade R.
 GRADE 11 HUMSS STUDENTS LEVEL OF AWARENESS IN PROPER WASTE
DISPOSAL AND THEIR PROPER WASTE SEGREGATION PRACTICE

The topic of proper waste disposal and segregation practice has attained highest
importance in this era globally but the practices of basic concepts waste disposal
are often neglected. People around the globe are aware of the impact of improper
waste disposal practices, but the negative attitude of implementation gives rise to
chaotic situations. The safe disposal of wastes is highly needed to our environment,
to protect human health and the environment from the potential hazards of
inappropriate waste disposal.

Objective(s)

 To determine the level of awareness of the Grade 11 students in proper

waste disposal and their proper waste segregation practice.

Procedures

Description of the respondents. The respondents of the study were the Grade
11 students in section Integrity (HUMSS Strand) of Davao Central College. The
Grade 11 students were particularly chosen for the reason that they are easy to
approach and wanted to measure or test if their knowledge about proper waste
disposal and segregation is enough in order to help the future ones.

Survey instrument. The survey instrument used in this study is a questionnaire.

The questions were formulated through the collaboration of the members who
conducted the study. The survey questionnaires has 10 questions which are in
check the box format, where the respondents check the box of their chosen answer
to the question. The respondents were given 10 minutes to answer the said
questionnaire.

Implementation. The survey was conducted last November 9, 2018 at Davao

Central College Main Campus. It was done through distributing survey
questionnaires to the students of the Grade 11 in section Integrity who are the
respondents of this study. The treatment of the data are calculated per questions,
for the likert scale used in each question is different.
Results

 PROPER WASTE PRACTICE

1. I usually put away collective waste in the garbage bin.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 1
Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 1 shows the result on the first datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 1 answered seldom, 4 answered sometimes, 4 answered often and 6
answered always.

2. I practice waste management at home.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 2
Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure 2 shows the result on the second datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 0 answered seldom, 3 answered sometimes, 7 answered often and 5
answered always.
3. I usually burn garbage at home.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 3

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 3 shows the result on the second datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 0 answered seldom, 3 answered sometimes, 7 answered often and 5
answered always.

4. I tend to buy new product than re-using it.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 4

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5

Figure 4 shows the result on the fourth datum, out of 15 respondents 1 answered
never, 2 answered seldom, 4 answered sometimes, 4 answered often and 4
answered always.
5. I pick up trashes I see and throw it in the trash can.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 5

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 5 shows the result on the fifth datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 2 answered seldom, 3 answered sometimes, 6 answered often and 4
answered always.

6. I throw plastic wrappers such as juice packs and candy wrappers while the
vehicle is moving.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 6

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5

Figure 6 shows the result on the sixth datum, out of 15 respondents 4 answered
never, 2 answered seldom, 4 answered sometimes, 3 answered often and 2
answered always.
7. I throw my wood dust in biodegradable bins.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 7
Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure 7 shows the result on the seventh datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 1 answered seldom, 5 answered sometimes, 2 answered often and 7
answered always.

8. I throw disposable styro foam containers to biodegradable bins.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 8

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 8 shows the result on the eighth datum, out of 15 respondents 1 answered
never, 2 answered seldom, 3 answered sometimes, 4 answered often and 5
answered always.
9. I throw garbage barbeque stick while walking the street.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 9

Seldom

Never

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

Figure 9 shows the result on the ninth datum, out of 15 respondents 4 answered
never, 3 answered seldom, 3 answered sometimes, 4 answered often and 1
answered always.

10. Whenever I see trash, I put it in the garbage bin.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 10

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 10 shows the result on the tenth datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 1 answered seldom, 3 answered sometimes, 5 answered often and 6
answered always.
  PROPER WASTE AWARENESS

1. I take initiative to put unwanted trash in the garbage.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 1
Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 1 shows the result on the first datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 0 answered seldom, 5 answered sometimes, 6 answered often and 4
answered always.

2. I feel guilty if I do not recycle.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 2
Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 2 shows the result on the second datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 1 answered seldom, 5 answered sometimes, 4 answered often and 5
answered always.
3. I know that eco-bags is good for our environment.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 3

Seldom

Never

0 2 4 6 8 10 12

Figure 3 shows the result on the third datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 0 answered seldom, 1 answered sometimes, 4 answered often and 10
answered always.

4. How often do you recycle your used aluminum foil on campus?

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 4

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Figure 4 shows the result on the fourth datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 1 answered seldom, 7 answered sometimes, 6 answered often and 1
answered always.
5. I tend to recycle plastic bottles into creative way.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 5

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 5 shows the result on the fifth datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 3 answered seldom, 6 answered sometimes, 6 answered often and 1
answered always.

6. I initiate to clean my surroundings even no one told me to do so.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 6

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 6 shows the result on the sixth datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 1 answered seldom, 5 answered sometimes, 3 answered often and 6
answered always.
7. I apply segregation in throwing my trashes.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 7

Seldom

Never

0 2 4 6 8 10

Figure 7 shows the result on the seventh datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 1 answered seldom, 2 answered sometimes, 8 answered often and 4
answered always.

8. I am fond of throwing garbages anywhere.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 8

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

Figure 8 shows the result on the eighth datum, out of 15 respondents 5 answered
never, 2 answered seldom, 4 answered sometimes, 2 answered often and 2
answered always.
9. I help my environment by recycling.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 9

Seldom

Never

0 2 4 6 8 10

Figure 9 shows the result on the ninth datum, out of 15 respondents 0 answered
never, 0 answered seldom, 8 answered sometimes, 4 answered often and 3
answered always.

10. I know paper cups are biodegradable garbage.

Always

Often

Sometimes
Figure 10

Seldom

Never

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Figure 10 shows the result on the tenth datum, out of 15 respondents 1 answered
never, 0 answered seldom, 5 answered sometimes, 3 answered often and 6
answered always.
References

Olafusi, O. R. (2004). Waste disposal and management- A case for healthy

environment. Akure , Nigeria: Federal University of Technology, Department of
Architecture, Housing Seminar Report.

Wahab, B. (2003, February 13-15). Towards an effective waste management

system in primary schools. Paper presented at a three-day training workshop for
public primary school teachers and supervisors on waste disposal, composting,
horticulture, & school/home gardening, oraganized and sponsored by the
Sustainable Ibadan Project (ISP) in collaboration with UNICEF B Zone, Ibadan,
Nigeria
Conclusion

In conclusion, students from the HUMSS Strand in section Integrity apply proper
waste disposal and proper waste segregation in their daily practices inside the
campus. The researchers found out that the awareness of the Grade 11 students is
somehow high due to their prior knowledge and the discussions of their teachers
but their waste segregation practice is low despite of the awareness and knowledge
they have. The researchers learned that they fail to apply their knowledge about
waste segregation. Thus, the researcher concluded that knowledge itself could
affect the actions of student with a very small chance and the knowledge of the
student is insufficient that affect their actions.
Recommendation

In the recommendations there are three ways, the easy, moderate and challenging.
First, add educational signs at each recycling and waste bin with pictures of
products frequently disposed at Davao Central College, Main Campus and increase
the number of recycling bins on campus to ensure a recycling bin is paired with
every landfill bin. Second, recruit a team for “Green Panthers” students who are
interested in helping educate the DCC community about environmental issues and
sustainable practices on campus. Lastly, mandatory campus-wide training for the
students about sustainable waste management practices during Wednesday
afternoon after class or monthly events. It would be a short-educational session on
how to dispose of waste and how impacts local systems.