Davao City Targets 70% Reduction in Solid Wastes
May 6th, 2008 at 1:23 am (General, Environment, Davao City)
As a city known for landmark legislations for environmental protection, Davao City is now aiming to reduce its solid wastes by 70%
. The proposal of the executive department, represented by the City Environmental and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) is now awaiting the approval of the City Council.
The proposal aims to explore all means to re-use, recycle, and compost approximately 75% of the waste materials in the city. Only 20% of the city’s wastes are residuals which are non-biodegradable wastes that cannot be recycled, reused, or composted anymore.
CENRO’s plan spans at least 10 years, and in my opinion, effects will not be felt or seen right away. I haven’t read the plan yet, but I hope there’s a component for educating Davaoeños on how proper solid waste management can be done right in their homes, and how important it is in preserving our environment.
Together with the ban on aerial spraying, the regulation of smoking areas, and the pending watershed code, the reduction of solid wastes in the city will contribute a lot with the city’s aim of sustainable development.
News Source: Sunstar Davao
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