https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/528 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:43:45 GMT 2026-05-05T08:43:45Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3687 Knowledge on mangroves and mangrove conservation practices of households in Coastal Barangays of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo Vecino, Naomi Heart G. This study was conducted to assess the level of knowledge about mangrove ecosystems and mangrove conservation practices of households along the coastal barangays of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. The one-shot survey design using a researcher made questionnaire was used in gathering data needed from 303 respondents. All data were processed and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. The results revealed that the respondents were generally 31–45 years old, Roman Catholic, married, female, and non-occupational (housewives, students and senior citizens) with secondary high school level of education and had below Php 2,000 up to Php 4,000monthly income. The respondents have moderate to high level of knowledge with moderate level of practice. There was a significant relationship between respondent’s monthly income and their level of knowledge but there was no significant relationship between knowledge and age, sex, religion, civil status and educational attainment. There was no significant relationship between the level of practice and the respondent’s demographic profile. A significant relationship was found between the knowledge about mangrove ecosystems and mangrove conservation practices among households along the coastal barangays in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. Abstract only Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3687 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3675 Solid waste management: Level of knowledge and practices of public market vendors in the Municipality of New Lucena Bayona, Bon Patrio G. This research paper is primarily focused on the study conducted to determine the level of knowledge, skills regarding the best strategy and practices on solid waste management among the vendors association of Poblacion Public Market New Lucena, Iloilo. The researcher is a student of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management in the Central Philippine University (CPU), Jaro Iloilo City which undergone “ON THE JOB” training at MENRO, LGU, New Lucena. The Municipality encountered, in its initial stage, hardship and become their basis element on bringing into completion the letter program for solid waste management. The Municipality has its own garbage practices before the mandate of this program was implemented. These innovating practices are not so much of managing all the waste but in selective form only. It is timely that they come to focus in the issues-problems and appropriate innovations to connect their wrong practices regarding on generated waste. They have come up endless initiatives hoping that their efforts will eventually serve its purpose. There’s no significant relationship between knowledge about solid waste management traditionally practiced and solid waste management adopted and practices among public market vendors in Poblacion Public Market of New Lucena, Iloilo. Abstract only Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3675 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3670 Perception of the commercial business operators towards the single-use plastic ban in Cuartero, Capiz Francisco, Franz Josef This study was conducted to determine the level of perception of the commercial business operators towards the single-use plastic ban in Barangay Poblacion Takas, Cuartero, Capiz. The one-shot survey design was used in gathering data from 172 respondents using a researcher-made questionnaire. Version 22 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to process and analyze the data. Generally, the respondents were 35 to 44 years old, females, married, and college graduates. For their business profile, they were generally no more than 10 years in operation, retail/wholesale sectors, sole proprietorship/self-employed, rent/lease for the property ownership, no employees, and earned revenues ranging from PHP 100,001 to PHP 200,000 annually. Their perception of the single-use plastic ban is at a moderate level, as indicated by a mean score of 3.43 on a 5-point Likert Scale. There were significant differences towards the single-use plastic ban according to their sex, with females demonstrating greater support, while property ownership and type of business shows a marginally significant difference only. Abstract only Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3670 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3602 Assessment of CO2 thermal decomposition for solid waste treatment in Badiangan, Iloilo Cortuna, Yoneleen Faith G. This study evaluated the performance and feasibility of a CO₂ Thermal Decomposition machine as a solid waste treatment solution in Badiangan, Iloilo. Through three operational trials, the machine's efficiency was assessed based on the volume of waste processed, ash generated, fuel consumption, and labor requirements. On average, the machine processed 2,666.67 kg of municipal solid waste per trial within 7.67 hours, producing 143.5 kg of ash and consuming 8 liters of fuel. The process consistently required only three workers. The results demonstrate that the technology effectively reduces waste volume, particularly residuals and plastics, and may serve as an alternative to traditional landfill methods for small municipalities. However, concerns were identified regarding environmental safety, including the lack of air quality monitoring, and the absence of a long-term ash management system. Despite these limitations, the machine remains a promising tool for waste volume reduction, especially in resource-limited settings. Recommendations include facility relocation, installation of air quality monitoring systems, implementation of emission control technologies, and improved health and safety practices for workers. These interventions aim to optimize operational efficiency while ensuring environmental and public health protection. Abstract only Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3602 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z