Garbage in the City
Another garbage crisis is in the air of Metro Manila. The 14 hectare landfill located in Rodriguez , Rizal has been ordered closed effective today by Rizal province governor Casimiro Ynarez III. According to the Governor the land fill has reached its full capacity aside from being a hazard to residents living within the area. From what I know Metro Manila produces 8,000 cu. meters of garbage everyday. Now what can we individually do to reduce the amount of our garbage? Jeneen R. Garcia suggests the following: 1.# Reduce & Reuse If you’re in the manufacturing business, design your product so that you use less packaging, and more replaceable and recyclable components. This way you reduce the waste that goes to landfills. Substitute toxic substances with safer alternatives so less poison ends up in the environment. In your office or as a consumer, cut down on items that produce waste like polystyrene packaging and aerosols. Choose reusable products like rechargeable batteries and r...