Tuesday, June 04, 2019

Republic Act 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act).

Republic Act No. 9003. An act providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes.

The three R's - reduce, reuse and recycle - all help to cut down on the amount of waste we throw away. They conserve natural resources, landfill space and energy.

RA 9003 was passed by the Philippine Congress on December 20, 2000 and was subsequently approved by the Office of the President on January 26, 2001.Dec 9, 2013

The Republic Act (RA) No. 9003, widely known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, provides the required policy framework, institutional mechanisms and mandate to the Local Government Units (LGUs) to achieve 25% waste reduction target through establishing an integrated solid waste management plan based ...

Why should I segregate my waste properly? ... Waste segregation is included in law because it is much easier to recycle. Effective segregation of wastes means that less waste goes to landfill which makes it cheaper and better for people and the environment. It is also important to segregate for public health.Aug 10, 2016


The planet benefits from less methane and carbon monoxide in the air. Waste emits these harmful gases, but waste recycling can reduce the impact. Waste recycling also helps to reduce the amount of fossil fuels, as well as existing landfills and incineration, helping to create a greener and cleaner environment for all.

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