AWARENESS ON IMPACT OF THE INEFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF SOLID WASTE

To interpret the level of awareness on impact of the ineffective management of solid waste, the scale
below was used:

Mark your preference by a tick mark in the box provided,

Y stands for Yes, N for No and D for Don’t Know

A. Environmental Impact
1. Improper solid waste management contaminates environment.
2. Unsegregated dumping of waste causes serious environmental damage.
3. Throwing and littering of waste is a serious environmental problem in Municipal limits.
4. The very existence of certain species is seriously endangered by environmental pollution through
improper solid waste management.
5. Over packaging, disposable/ use and throw products and use of plastic carry bags and one used
plastic bottles degrades environment.
6. Improper management of hazardous waste at domestic level and commercial level is another
dangerous environmental pollutant.
7. Improperly handled slaughter house waste seriously pollutes environment.
8. Construction and demolition waste (debris) is a major source of solid waste damaging
environment.

B. Air Pollution
1. Plastic cannot be destroyed by burning.
2. Burning waste pollutes air.
3. Decomposition of organic waste also pollutes air.

C. Water Pollution
1. Burial of waste contaminates surface and ground water.
2. Throwing waste in street or water bodies pollutes environment.
3. The leachate (chemical) flowing from the dumping yard contaminates surface water, ground water
and pollutes nearby wells, rivers and ponds.

D. Noise Pollution
1. The movement of waste carrying trucks make noise pollution.
2. The noise made by machines like shredding machine, backhoe etc. at landfill sites and community
composting plants make noise pollution.

E. Health Hazards
1. Throwing waste leads to unsanitary conditions and clogging of drain which eventually resulting in
health hazards.
2. Improper management of solid waste is responsible for epidemic like Chikungunya, Dengue etc.
3. Rodents, animals and birds scavenging through waste dumps spread diseases.
4. People near waste dumps and landfills are suffering from respiratory problems, eye diseases and
water borne diseases.
 AWARENESS AND PRACTICES ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG STUDENTS

The respondents were asked if they were:

4-Fully aware
3-Aware
2-Not so aware
1-Not aware

To interpret the level of awareness on solid waste management of the students, the scale below was
used:
3.25 - 4.00 Very High
2.50 - 3.24 High
1.75 - 2.49 Low
1.00 - 1.74 Very Low

Awareness on Solid Waste Management of the Students

1. Republic Act 9003
2. Solid Waste Management (SWM) Program of the School
3. School’s orientation on SWM Program
4. Policies of the SWM program
5. Corresponding sanctions of any violations of the SWM program
6. Solid waste management committee of the school
7. Purpose of the management on implementing the SWM program
8. School’s SWM program is a big help in achieving clean and green environment
9. Importance of the SWM
10. Practicing SWM saves money and energy
11. Student`s roles and responsibilities towards school’s SWM program
12. Unity is very significant in making up and internalizing the SWM
13. Implementation will be successful and effective if concerned people will participate
14. Discipline on SWM matters a lot
15. Proper disposal of garbage
16. Possible illnesses that you can get whenever trashes are not properly disposed
17. Before throwing garbage, it is a must to read those trash-can labels for segregation
18. Identification of biodegradable from non-biodegradable
19. Importance of recycling
20. Waste minimization practices like reuse, recycle and reduce

Practices on Solid Waste Management of the Students

4-Always
3-Often
2-Seldom
1-Never

To interpret the solid waste management practices, the scale below was used:
3.25 - 4.00 Very Good
2.50 - 3.24 Good
1.75 - 2.49 Fair
1.00 - 1.74 Poor
A. SEGREGATION
1. I segregate biodegradable (paper, banana peels, cardboard, and vegetables) and non-
biodegradable (plastic toys, glass, steel, rubber) wastes at school.
2. I separate recyclable wastes (paper, cardboard, plastic bottles) from non-recyclable (food wastes,
leaves, twigs) wastes at school.
3. I separate non-harmful wastes from toxic and hazardous wastes such as pentel pens, laboratory
chemicals, ink, cell batteries and others.
4. I mix all the garbage in one garbage container.
5. I segregate recyclable items for collection.

B. REDUCE
1. I borrow, share, and/or rent things that are needed occasionally.
2. I buy only what I need so that I will not end up throwing away extra food.
3. I pack my lunch in reusable lunchbox so that I can’t buy wrapped/packed food at the school.
4. I bring water in reusable water bottles than buying water in one used plastic bottles at the school.
5. I am cautious and responsible to every waste I produced.

C. REUSE
1. I reuse my old materials than buying a new one.
2. I keep those unfilled papers and used it as scratch.
3. I reuse grocery bags.
4. I reuse washable food containers.
5. I reuse scrap paper into memo pads.

D. RECYCLE
1. I convert or redesign waste materials into a new product.
2. I make decors out of plastic wrappers and other colorful waste materials.
3. I ignore the importance of recycling.
4. I initiate generating-income out of waste materials.

E. DISPOSAL
1. I throw and left my garbage anywhere.
2. I burn waste materials.
3. I throw waste materials in common open dumps.
4. I dispose biodegradable wastes into a compost pit.
5. I dispose hazardous/toxic/special wastes such as laboratory leftover (chemicals) or electronic
waste in any garbage container.
 AWARENESS OF RESPONDENTS ON THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL INTO THEIR HEALTH

Extremely Aware(EA)=3.50-4.00
Moderately Aware(MA)=3.00-3.49
Slightly Aware(SA)=2.50-2.99
Not Aware(NA)=1.00-2.49

1. Excessive drinking can cause alcoholic hepatitis.

2. Heavy alcohol intake increases the risk of many forms of cancers.
3. Excessive alcohol intake can affect coordination, interfering with balance and the ability to walk.
4. Heavy alcohol use can result in alcohol dependence.
5. Excessive alcohol intake can result in sleep disturbances
6. Alcohol abuse can make people with depression feel worse.
7. Alcohol abuse can increase the risk of injuries and accidents.
8. Alcohol abuse can cause liver disease.
9. Alcohol abuse can damage the salivary glands.
10. Alcohol abuse can lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
11. People who abuse alcohol suffer from malnutrition.
12. Excessive alcohol intake can cause a woman to stop menstruating and become infertile.
13. Erectile dysfunction is a side effect of alcohol abuse in men.
14. An immune system weakened by alcohol abuse has difficulty fighting off illness.
15. Heavy drinking can cause damage to the heart.
SHORT TERM EFFECTS
Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Headaches
Breathing difficulties
Distorted vision and hearing
Impaired judgment
Decreased perception and coordination
Unconsciousness
Anemia (loss of red blood cells)
Coma
Blackouts (memory lapses, where the drinker cannot remember events that occurred while under the
influence)

LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

Binge drinking and continued alcohol use in large amounts are associated with many health
problems, including:
Unintentional injuries such as car crash, falls, burns, drowning
Intentional injuries such as firearm injuries, sexual assault, domestic violence
Increased on-the-job injuries and loss of productivity
Increased family problems, broken relationships
Alcohol poisoning
High blood pressure, stroke, and other heart-related diseases
Liver disease
Nerve damage
Sexual problems
Permanent damage to the brain
Vitamin B1 deficiency, which can lead to a disorder characterized by amnesia, apathy and
disorientation
Ulcers
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach walls)
Malnutrition
Cancer of the mouth and throat
AWARENESS OF SMOKERS TO THE EFFECTS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING TO THEIR HEALTH

Extremely Aware(EA)=3.50-4.00
Moderately Aware(MA)=3.00-3.49
Slightly Aware(SA)=2.50-2.99
Not Aware(NA)=1.00-2.49

Lung
1. Smoking can cause lung cancer
2. Smoking can cause throat cancer
3. Liver problem
4. Pancreas disorder
5. Dangerous to stomach

Eyesight
1. Dizziness
2. Damage optic nerve
3. Make poor eyesight
4. Cataract
5. Blindness

Blood Pressure
1. Make blood pressure Erratic
2. Make blood pressure unstable
3. High blood pressure
4. Heart attack
5. Paralyzed

Loss of smell and taste to food

1. Poor sense of smelling
2. Loss of appetite
3. Tooth decay
4. Destroy eating habit
5. Throat cancer

Reproductive health
1. Decreases hormones
2. Loss of reproductive cell
3. Decrease sperm counts
4. Destroy Ovary
5. Impotence
 DISASTER AWARENESS AND PREPAREDNESS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS
FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

This study is investigating disaster awareness and preparedness of secondary schools in

Homa Bay County .You are requested to participate by filing this questionnaire. Kindly
answer all questions honestly as possible.

Do NOT write your name or that of the school

anywhere in this questionnaire to enhance maximum confidentiality
Instruction

Please indicate the correct option by a tick (√) in appropriate box provided or fill in
where appropriate.

1. Please indicate the type of your school.

2. Please indicate the number of streams of your school.
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TEACHERS

Please indicate the correct option by a tick (√) in appropriate box provided or fill in
where appropriate.
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR STUDENTS

Please indicate the correct option by a tick (√) in appropriate box provided or fill in
where appropriate.

1. What is the type of your school?

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Disaster Awareness among students

Attitude regarding disaster preparedness among students

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