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fosters attitudes, motivations, and commitments to
Topic Outline:
MODULE 3 make informed decisions and take responsible action.
● Environmental Awareness And Protection
- Environment ● A learning process to instill the right behavior that
- Environmental Awareness serves as key to sustainable development
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Management ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
- Environmental Protection
- Interdependence
● Challenges of The Environment ● Environmental Management is defined as an attempt
● Sustainability to control human impact on and interaction with
- Possible Solutions the environment to preserve natural resources.
- What Can Be Done Locally?
● Republic Acts
● Environmental management is not the management
● 7 Environmental Principles
● Classification of Wastes of the environment but rather is the management
of the interaction of modern human societies with,
and their impact on the environment.
ENVIRONMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
● The sum total of water, air, animals, human man
beings and other living organisms lives. Air, water, ● To reduce risks to the environment from
and land constitutes our surroundings and is directly contaminants such as hazardous materials and
influencing us. wastes, fuels, and oils.
● Four scopes: ● May include the establishment of protected areas,
1. Atmosphere setting emission standards for industries, promoting
2. Hydrosphere waste recycling and reduction, conserving
3. Lithosphere endangered species, and implementing policies to
4. Biosphere limit deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS FACTORS THAT AFFECTS THE ENVIRONMENT
● Environmental awareness is being aware of the ● Technology
state of the environment. - Industrialized countries are considered
as the greatest contributor of greenhouse
- Climate Change gases that causes global warming.
- Global Warming ● Humans
- Water Scarcity - Overpopulation, pollution, burning fossil
- Droughts fuels, and deforestation that led to
- Deforestation triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor
- Floods air quality, and undrinkable water.
- Pollution ● Population and Consumption
- Overpopulation leads to more
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION consumption of food, water, energy and
raw materials. The human use of material
and energy can also have the same impact
● Organized efforts to teach about how the natural
as overpopulation.
environment functions and, particularly, how human
● Agriculture
beings can manage their behavior and ecosystems in
- Soil quality degradation such as salinity,
order to live sustainably.
nitrate pollution, water logging and
nutrient imbalance resulting from too much
● Knowledge and awareness about the environment
use of pesticides has led to the evolution of
and associated challenges, develops the necessary
more virulent and resistant pests.
skills and expertise to address the challenges, and
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● Mining Biodiversity Loss
- It is destructive, dangerous and
expensive including risks of occupational - Refers to the decline or disappearance of
hazards and accidents. biological diversity, understood as the variety of
● Transportation living things that inhabit the planet, its different levels
- Road and highway construction caused land of biological organization and their respective genetic
conversion, loss of fertile topsoil, soil variability, as well as the natural patterns present in
erosion and clearing of forest in the ecosystems.
mountain areas.
SUSTAINABILITY
INTERDEPENDENCE
● Sustainability refers to the ability to maintain or
● The state of being dependent upon one another support a process continuously over time.
(mutual dependence).
● Sustainability means taking care of our planet and
CHALLENGES OF THE ENVIRONMENT its resources so that we have enough for everyone
and for the future.
Global Warming
● It's like being good friends with nature and using its
- The warming of the earth's lower atmosphere gifts wisely so that we don't run out of important things
because of increases in the concentrations of one like clean air, water, and healthy plants and animals.
or more greenhouse gases primarily as a result of
one or more changes in any aspects of the earth's POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
including temperature, precipitation and storm activity.
● Resource Conservation
- Climate change is usually seen as a result of
global warming. - Sustainability focuses on the responsible
use and conservation of natural
Climate Change resources, such as water, land, forests,
and minerals.
- Climate change describes a change in the average
conditions—such as temperature and rainfall—in a - By using resources efficiently and avoiding
region over a long period of time. overexploitation, sustainability helps prevent
resource depletion and environmental
Pollution degradation.
- The introduction of harmful materials into the ● Climate Change Mitigation
environment. These harmful materials are called
pollutants. They can be created by human activity, - Aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
such as trash or runoff produced by factories. and limit the human impact on climate
change.
- Pollutants damage the quality of air, water, and land.
- This includes transitioning to renewable
Water Scarcity energy sources, improving energy efficiency,
and adopting low-carbon technologies.
- Defined as a water deficiency or a lack of safe
water supplies. As the population of the world grows ● Biodiversity Conservation
and the environment becomes further affected by
climate change, access to fresh drinking water - Promotes the protection of biodiversity
dwindles. and natural habitats.
- Globally, 785 million people lack access to clean - By preserving ecosystems and preventing
drinking water. species extinction, sustainability helps
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maintain ecological balance and reduce the environmental impact of
ecosystem services. transportation.
● Waste Reduction and Recycling ● Plant Trees and Support Green Spaces:
- Participate in tree planting initiatives and
- Emphasize waste reduction, recycling, support the preservation of green spaces to
and responsible waste management. combat deforestation and provide habitats
for wildlife.
- This reduces pollution, conserves resources,
and minimizes the environmental impact of ● Avoid Single-Use Plastics:
waste disposal. - Refrain from using single use plastics like
straws, bags, and disposable cutlery. Opt for
● Environmental Protection and Restoration reusable alternatives, such as metal or glass
containers.
- Involves efforts to protect and restore
degraded environments, such as ● Practice Responsible Tourism:
reforestation, habitat restoration, and marine - When traveling, choose eco-friendly
conservation initiatives. accommodations, support local communities,
and respect wildlife and natural areas.
● Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
● Practice Mindful Consumption:
- Sustainable agriculture practices prioritize - Think about the impact of your purchases on
soil health, water conservation, and the environment. Choose products with
biodiversity preservation. eco-labels or those that prioritize
sustainability.
- This approach ensures food security while
reducing the environmental impact of REPUBLIC ACTS
agriculture.
RA No. 9003: January 26, 2001
WHAT CAN BE DONE LOCALLY?
- This is an act providing for an ecological solid
● Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: waste management program, creating the
- Reduce your consumption by buying only necessary institutional mechanism and incentives,
what you need, reuse items whenever declaring certain acts prohibited and providing
possible, and recycle materials like paper, penalties appropriating funds thereof, and for other
plastic, and glass. purposes.
● Conserve Energy: RA No. 9275: March 22, 2004
- Turn off lights and electronics when not in
use, use energy-efficient appliances and - An act providing for a comprehensive water
LED bulbs, and consider using natural light quality management and for other purposes.
and ventilation whenever possible.
- Section 2. Declaration of Policy - The state shall
● Save Water: pursue a policy of economic growth in a manner
- Be mindful of water usage by fixing leaks, consistent with the protection, preservation and
taking shorter showers, and turning off the revival of the quality of our fresh, brackish and marine
tap while brushing your teeth or washing waters.
dishes.
RA No. 8749: June 23, 1999
● Support Local and Sustainable Products:
- Choose products with minimal packaging - "Philippines Clean Air Act of 1999"
and those made from sustainable materials.
Support local farmers and businesses to - An act providing for a comprehensive air pollution
control policy and for other purposes.
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RA No. 9147 Special Waste
- An act providing for the conservation and - Household toxic and hazardous wastes
protection of wildlife resources and their habitats, - Spent fluorescent bulbs and batteries
appropriating funds thereof and for other purposes. - Furniture, lamps, bookcases, filing cabinets
- Demolition and construction debris
RA No. 9175 - Yard waste Large worn-out appliances
- Consumer electronics
- An act regulating the ownership, possession, sale,
importation and use of chainsaws, penalizing
violations thereof and for other purposes.
THE SEVEN ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES
1. Everything is connected to everything else.
2. All forms of life are important.
3. Everything must go somewhere.
4. Everything changes.
5. Nature knows best.
6. Ours is a finite earth.
7. Nature is beautiful and we are stewards of God's
creations.
CLASSIFICATION OF WASTES
BASED ON MATERIAL COMPOSITION
Biodegradable
- Food waste
- Yard waste and trimmings
- Vegetable and fruit residues
- Fish cleaning and processing waste
- Chicken feathers and eggshells
- Agricultural waste
- Wet paper and cartons
Recyclable
- Dry paper
- Tin cans
- Metals
- Bottles and glass (including broken ones)
- Rubber
- Textile trimmings
- Plastics
Residual Waste
- Dirt Tattered textile, paper, and other packaging
materials
- Sando bags and thin plastic films
- Food and candy wrappers
- Used sanitary napkins, tissue, and disposable diapers
- Broken ceramic and other glazed materials
