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‘Waste segregation in DepEd curriculum’
By J.Lo
“We started with three schools, but we will expand to reach most of these LGUs ,local government units in all public schools…we are now expanding it to other public elementary and high schools,” Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable Transformation (ASSIST) director Francis Macatulad pushed for inclusion of waste segregation and use of environment-friendly products to be part of curriculum of Department of Education (DepEd).
Three schools in Manila, Parañaque and Pasay City are pilot areas in teaching on importance of preserving environment, according to Macatulad.
He stressed memorandum of agreement (MOA) has been signed with Manila, Parañaque and Pasay LGUs to incorporate conservation of natural resources and proper waste disposal in the curriculum.
“Modules are designed to simplify concept of circularity for schoolchildren and highlight importance of preserving environment… learning materials emphasize simple acts such as properly segregating waste and choosing environment-friendly products go long way toward sustainability,” Macatulad said.
He added that under MOA, ASSIST would provide training and teaching materials to teachers in three schools.
“We want sustainability of project where we provide training to teachers and they can continue teaching next batch of students until end of the year and most importantly, we also monitor cascading of learnings from teachers to students…we want to reach as many as possible…we actually have partnerships with various schools around Manila Bay…we will work with DepEd and representatives of LGUs,” Macatulad said.
Meanwhile, Circular Explorer project manager Christine Bellen targets at least 10 schools this year to be covered by project.
“We will provide resources and teachers can work within their pace how they will roll it out,” she stressed.
University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UPMSI) is working with groups in effort to rehabilitate Manila Bay.
Circular Explorer, solar-powered operated vessel, had collected at least 40,000 kilos of marine litter as of end of last month, about 40 percent plastic, as part of joint rehabilitation efforts by government and private sector, according to Bellen.
She noted UPMSI scientists gather information about marine pollution in Manila Bay using oceanographic sensors and microplastic collector.
She added Circular Explorer serves not only as trash boat, but also as research vessel.
“Every Monday and Wednesday are dedicated for our scientists,” Bellen said.
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