Reduce Reuse Recycle

1. 3Rs of Solid Waste
Management

2. 3Rs of Solid Waste Management

3. Avoidance
Avoid disposable goods
such as throwaway
razors, pens, diapers, etc
Avoid products that are
made from non-
renewable resources

4. REDUCE
Minimize resource
consumption.
Reduce the amount of
unnecessary
packaging.
Adopt practices that
reduce waste toxicity.

5. REUSE
Consider reusable
products.
Maintain and repair
durable products.
Reuse bags, containers,
and other items.
Borrow, rent, or share
items used infrequently.
Sell or donate goods
instead of throwing them
out.

6. RECYCLE
Reprocess the
materials that being
discarded into new
products.
Choose recyclable
products and
containers.

7. Current Solid Waste
Management in the
Philippines

8. Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)
Management
Tasked with collecting,
transporting, and
disposing of waste in their
respective jurisdictions.

9. Waste Segregation
Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000
(Republic Act 9003) mandates
waste segregation at the
household level into
biodegradable, non-
biodegradable, recyclable, and
special waste categories.

10. Recycling and Composting
Recycling initiatives aim
to reduce the volume of
waste. Composting is
encouraged to manage
organic waste.

11. Sanitary Landfills
Handle non-
recyclable and
non-compostable
waste,

12. Informal Waste Sector
Play a role in
recycling and waste
recovery, but their
working conditions
and health risks
need improvement.

13. Public Awareness and Education
Essential in
achieving more
effective waste
management
outcomes.

14. Government Initiatives
National Solid Waste
Management Commission
(NSWMC)
Zero Waste Program
Plastic Bag Regulations
E-waste Management
Waste-to-Energy Projects
Support for LGUs
Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Initiatives