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The biggest problem in the community is waste management, particularly due to improper disposal of garbage, leading to health and environmental issues. Existing solutions like garbage collection and recycling initiatives are ineffective due to inconsistent practices and lack of enforcement. To improve the situation, mandatory waste segregation, proper infrastructure, education campaigns, and community recycling centers are suggested, while recognizing that without sustained effort, the problem is likely to persist.

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Mico

The biggest problem in the community is waste management, particularly due to improper disposal of garbage, leading to health and environmental issues. Existing solutions like garbage collection and recycling initiatives are ineffective due to inconsistent practices and lack of enforcement. To improve the situation, mandatory waste segregation, proper infrastructure, education campaigns, and community recycling centers are suggested, while recognizing that without sustained effort, the problem is likely to persist.

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1. What is the BIGGEST PROBLEM in your community right now?

The biggest problem I see is waste management. A lot of people throw garbage everywhere,
especially plastic, and it piles up in streets and waterways. This causes flooding, foul smell, and
health issues.

2. Are there EXISTING SOLUTIONS to this problem?


Yes, there are garbage trucks that collect waste, barangay clean-up drives, and recycling
initiatives. Some schools and organizations also teach segregation.

3. If there are, are they EFFECTIVE?


Not really. Collection schedules are inconsistent, people don’t practice segregation at home, and
most of the waste still ends up in landfills or rivers.

4. If they are NOT EFFECTIVE, how do you think can we improve them?
We can improve by making waste segregation mandatory and giving penalties for not following.
The government should also provide proper bins in every street and create a reliable recycling
program. Education campaigns in schools and barangays can also help people change habits.

5. Do you have ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS that you would like to suggest?


Yes, we can start small-scale community recycling centers where people can bring plastic,
bottles, or paper in exchange for small incentives. We can also encourage composting of food
waste to reduce what goes to landfills.

6. If the PROBLEM IS SOLVED, why do you think it keeps on coming back and
persisting?
It keeps coming back because people lack discipline and long-term commitment. At first they
follow, but after some time, old habits return. Also, there’s weak enforcement from authorities.

7. Has the GOVERNMENT done anything to solve this problem?


Yes, the government has programs like RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act),
barangay clean-up drives, and waste collection. But in practice, implementation is poor and often
inconsistent.

8. Do you see an OPPORTUNITY for us to monetize this problem?


Yes. Recycling businesses can make money by turning waste into usable products. For example,
plastics can be turned into eco-bricks, bottles can be reused, and compost can be sold as
fertilizer. Even small junk shops already earn from buying and selling recyclables, so scaling this
up has big potential.

9. Moving forward, do you think this problem will only be temporary or will it be
permanent?
I think it will be permanent unless we make serious, continuous efforts. Waste will always exist,
but how we manage it will determine if it becomes less of a problem.

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