ISABELA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Claravall Street, Brgy. San Vicente, City of Ilagan, Isabela A Concept Paper Project Saringit “Saringit Organization” Ghrecia Sunga Alhexa Acidera Kate Madduma Glen Mark Allam Markvin Gacusan Jazmine Nicole Bulan Jay Chelle Anne Balido Dwayne Justine Campano Angel Domingo Lawrence Mina Shannel Malana Roxanne Guillermo Pauline Erika Picaza Junnel Mangulabnan Luis Timothy Sumisim March Christine Rallonza STEM 11 – Coulomb Submitted to: MICHAEL KIT T. POBRE Subject Teacher, Empowerment Technologies January 2024 I. Introduction According to Penaflor and Ong (2022), Solid waste is a pressing environmental concern nowadays. This solid waste, often referred to as garbage, becomes a major environmental problem if not managed properly, just like what is happening right now in some areas of the Philippines. Based on denr.gov.ph (2021), the Philippines is producing too much garbage that is way beyond its solid waste management capacity, and poorer areas of cities, municipalities, and rural barangays are typically unserved or underserved with regards to this issue. Poor waste management, ranging from non-existing collection systems to ineffective disposal, causes air pollution, water contamination, and soil contamination (Unep.org, n.d.) that negatively impacts the vegetation of a particular land. Vegetation is very important as it provides habitat for wildlife, a source of food, as well as socioeconomic products and services for the people in a community. With this information stated, the direct effect of poor waste management on a community’s vegetation can be clearly seen. Meanwhile, poor waste management and a lack of vegetation may put the health of people and animals in a community at risk. Sadly, Barangey Santo Tomas, located in City of Ilagan, Isabela is one of the many rural Barangays which vegetation cover and waste management system needs to be improved. The Saringit Organization introduces Project Saringit, a project that aims to present an alternative solution to address the environmental problem mentioned above. Addressing waste management and vegetation concerns, Project Saringit endeavours to be a catalyst for positive change, emphasizing the project's relevance and importance in the broader context of environmental sustainability and community welfare. Through this purpose-driven initiative, we aim to garner support and recognition for the project as a viable and impactful solution to the pressing challenges faced by Barangay Sto. Tomas and potentially other communities grappling with similar environmental issues II. Purpose In examining the prevailing issue of poor waste management and insufficient vegetation in various communities, particularly in Barangay Sto. Tomas, City of Ilagan, Isabela, it becomes evident that a critical gap exists in addressing the detrimental impacts on both the environment and the well-being of local inhabitants. The purpose of Project Saringit is to bridge this crucial gap by introducing a sustainable and community-centered initiative through clean up drives with proper waste segregation, donation of cleaning and planting materials, and tree planting and gardening in affected communities. The lack of proper waste management not only results in environmental pollution but also poses a direct threat to the vegetation that plays a vital role in ecological balance. Recognizing the interconnectedness of these issues, Project Saringit aims to offer a multifaceted solution that not only addresses waste disposal inefficiencies but also rejuvenates and preserves local vegetation. This project stands out as a unique and holistic approach, acknowledging the intricate relationship between waste management and ecological well-being. By focusing on Barangay Sto. Tomas as a starting point, Project Saringit seeks to create a replicable model that can be adapted to other communities facing similar challenges. The significance of this initiative lies not only in mitigating environmental degradation but also in fostering a sustainable and harmonious coexistence between communities and their natural surroundings. III. Project Description Project Saringit advocates to make the environment a cleaner, greener, and healthier place to live in by conductiong different environmental projects in different communities and barangays which would start off with brgy. St. Tomas. In doing so, clean-up drives with correct execution of proper waste segregation, donation of cleaning and planting materials, and tree planting and gardening will be implemented. Project plans and methods are briefly outlined and discussed as follows: a. Clean-up drives with correct execution of proper waste segregation The members of the Saringit Organization along with the barangay officials of St. Tomas will initiate several waves of clean up drives in the said Baranagy. The environment and the people living in the said area will gain many benefits out of this initiative as the vegetation of the land may increase and the place will be cleaner making it safer and more comfortable place to live in. b. Tree planting and gardening Saringit Organization, along with other volunteers and Brgy. Officials of St. Tomas will also conduct tree planting and gardening after the first wave of clean-up drives. That way, the vegetation of the said barangay will be enriched. In addition, there will also be an additional source of food for the people living in said area. c. Donation of cleaning and planting materials IV. Support Since, Project Saringit seeks to raise community understanding of sustainability and the environment. A budget of 3000-5000 pesos will be required to meet this objective. The money allotted will go toward buying supplies to clean up the area. In addition, it will be used to buy materials for planting saplings and cleaning supplies that will be given to the community. The tree saplings will be provided by the school, and the vegetable seedlings will be taken from the Department of Agriculture (DA). The following is a list of seedlings that will be planted: - 40 tree seedlings - 20 eggplant seedlings - 20 lady's finger seedlings - 10 horseradish seedlings - 15 yardlong beans - 5 Carica papaya seedlings The main budget categories for the requested project support are as follows: 1. cleaning materials (2000 pesos) - Brooms, dustpans, trash bags, and other cleaning supplies 2. Miscellaneous Expenses – (1000 pesos) - Contingency fund for unforeseen expenses the seedlings will not be included in the budget as they will be provided. Please note that this is just an estimate of the total costs. The project timeframe will be 3 weeks. VI. Contact Information For more details about Project Saringit as well as the Saringit Organization, contact information is provided as follows: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=6155370378389 Address: Isabela National High School, Claravall Street, Brgy. San Vicente, City of Ilagan, Isabela Phone/Donations: 0997 973 1912 Documentation Caption YES-O students plant fruit-bearing tree seedlings during the tree planting activities together with the very active Brgy. Officials of Centro Poblacion at the Isabela Eco Park in City of Ilagan, Isabela last January 20, 2022. References Peñaflor, B., & Ong, H. B. (2022, September 10). Managing Solid Waste at Isabela State University Cabagan (ISUC) Campus: Current Practices and Unfolding Opportunities. American Journal of Environment and Climate. https://doi.org/10.54536/ajec.v1i2.493 Solid waste management. (n.d.). Sampulna: Solid waste segregation remains a major challenge in PH. https://www.denr.gov.ph/index.php/newsevents/press-releases/4024-sampulna-solid-waste-segregation-remains-amajor-challenge-in-ph Miguel, M. (n.d.). UNEP - UN Environment Programme. https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/resource-efficiency/what-wedo/cities/solid-wastemanagement#:~:text=Poor%20waste%20management%20%20ranging%20from,pollution%2C%20water%20and%20soil%20contamina tion
