Projects

Environmental Projects of Barangay Mariana

Trash to Cashback

The Quezon City Government launched the Trash to Cashback Program in March 2021, which provides a mechanism for citizens to actively participate in the city's waste diversion program. The project allows participants to exchange and convert their recyclable wastes and single-use plastics into Environmental Points, which can be used to buy groceries, goods, and pay utility bills like electricity, water, and internet service.

Hapag

The Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay (HAPAG) program seeks to strengthen barangay capacities for sustainable agriculture initiatives by intensifying and promoting related activities such as barangay community gardening. This is intended to encourage households and communities to grow fresh, healthy, and affordable fruits and vegetables in their backyards and other outdoor spaces.

Waste Segregation

In accordance with the country's goal of improving solid waste management under RA 9003, also known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, waste segregation is strictly enforced not only in Brgy. Mariana, but also in every city and barangay. As a result, separate collection schedules for biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes are put in place.

Grease Collection

Used grease and oil are among the few causes of drainage clogging, which leads to flooding. In response to this issue, Barangay Mariana collaborated with local establishments to collect used grease and oil so that it could be repurposed into biofuel or properly disposed of.

Tree Planting

In a 2019 report, Time.com identified Metro Manila as one of the six cities in the world most vulnerable to climate change. In response, the city has taken a number of steps, including tree planting. This is an efficient method of establishing disaster-resilient municipalities and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Composting

Composting is also recommended by the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act (RA 9003) as a way to improve soil quality and reduce organic waste.

Contributions

Information Drive

Despite the fact that many environmental projects are being implemented in the community, there is still a knowledge gap. Some residents are still unaware of the existence of these projects. To address this, our team has spearheaded an information campaign in which aim to increase community channels, provide updates, and engage community leaders and members.

Increasing Comunity Channels

We use a variety of communication channels to reach out to residents and inform them about ongoing environmental projects, such as social media, newsletters, local newspapers, and flyers, all of which are done in a language and format that locals understand.

2. Providing Updates

Residents are kept up to date on the project's progress and any changes that may affect them. This is accomplished via our website at https://sites.google.com/up.edu.ph/cleanandgreenmariana/projects

3. Engaging the Community

Information of these ongoing projects can be spread by involving local leaders who have a better understanding of the community and can help communicate the information in a way that resonates with the residents. By also encouraging community members to participate, it will make them feel like they are part of the solution, rather than just passive recipients of the project's benefits.

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