Lesson-15-Environmental-Education-Part-2

ENVIRONME
NTAL
EDUCATION
Prepared by: Elviro H. Bacalanmo, MA, MAEd
Learning Outcomes:
1. Recognize the present environmental conditions
and challenges in both local and global context
2. Discuss the roles of institutions, communities and
individuals in Environmental Education to achieve
balance in serving humanity and protecting the
environment.
3. Apply best practices and lifestyle choices that
contribute to environmental protection and
preservation
ENVIRONME
NTAL
EDUCATION
SEVEN
ENVIRONMENTAL
PRINCIPLES
Seven Environmental Principles
• Everything is connected to everything else.
(Ang lahat ng bagay ay magkakaugnay.)
Human interaction with nature
oftentimes alters the ecosystems. The waste
we improperly dispose of brings about the
deterioration of land and water quality. This
may in turn reduce their capacity to provide
life for other organisms
• All forms of life are important.
(Ang lahat na may buhay ay mahalaga.)
All living organisms were created for a
purpose in relation to humans, other species on
earth and global ecosystem in general
• Everything must go somewhere.
(Ang lahat ng bagay ay may patutunguhan.)
By-products of consumption go back to the
environment. Everything that we throw away –
pieces of paper, left-over food, peelings of fruits,
plastic wrappers, used containers – have to go
somewhere
• Ours is a finite earth.
(Ang kalikasan ay may hangganan.)
Everything that we need is provided by
nature in abundance – food, water, energy,
minerals and air.
• Nature knows best.
(Ang kalikasan ang mas nakakaalam.)
Nature manifests certain processes that
enable it to maintain balance and remain in a
state of equilibrium.
• Nature is beautiful and we are stewards of
God’s creation.
(Ang kalikasan ay maganda at tayo ang
tagapangasiwa ng lahat na nilikha ng Diyos.)
Different religions from Islam to Buddhism
to Judeo-Christian to indigenous people’s
animism express the belief of caring for the
earth, including all creatures.
• Everything changes.
(Ang lahat ay nagbabago.)
Changes in the biophysical world occur
naturally. As they say, there is nothing more
permanent in this world than change.
IMPORTANT
ENVIRONMENT
AL LAWS
Ecological Solid Waste Management
R.A. 9003 – Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of 2000
In partnership with stakeholders, the law aims
to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological
solid waste management program that shall ensure
the protection of public health and environment.
The law ensures proper segregation, collection,
storage, treatment and disposal of solid waste
through the formulation and adaptation of best eco-
waste products.
Philippine Clean Water Act
R.A. 9275 – Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004
The law aims to protect the country's water
bodies from pollution from land-based sources
(industries and commercial establishments,
agriculture and community/household activities).
It provides for comprehensive and integrated
strategy to prevent and minimize pollution
through a multi-sectoral and participatory
approach involving all the stakeholders.
Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization
Act
R.A. 8435 – Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Act of 1997
It establishes that the Department of
Agriculture, together with other appropriate
agencies, should take into account climate
change, weather disturbances and annual
productivity cycles in forecasting and
formulating appropriate agricultural and
fisheries programs.
Clean Air Act
R.A. 8749 – Clean Air Act of 1999
This moves for an effective air quality
management program that will mitigate the
worsening problem of air pollution in the
country.
National Environmental Awareness and
Education Act
R.A. 9512 – National Environmental Awareness
and Education Act of 2008 –
This promotes national awareness on the
role of natural resources in economic growth
and the importance of environmental
conservation and ecological balance towards
sustained national development.
Renewable Energy Act
R.A. 9513 – Renewable Energy Act of 2008 –
It promotes the development, utilization
and commercialization of renewable energy
resources
ENVIRONME
NTAL
PROTECTION
Environmental Protection
• House and Garden
– Grow your own food. Planting things like garden
vegetables and herbs will help you eat locally and
organic.
– Redecorate with Eco-products.
– Buy energy-efficient appliances. These will require less
energy to do their job, meaning lower bills and less fossil
fuels being burned.
– Reduce your electricity use.
– Reduce the usage of refrigerants and air-conditioners.
– Pack your refrigerator more tightly to reduce cooled air.
• Water Conservation
– Take short showers and share bathwater.
– Pollute less. When washing dishes, wash greasy
pans last to keep the water clean.
– Turn off taps properly. Especially when brushing
your teeth - every little bit helps.
– Fix dripping taps.
– Use appliances efficiently
• Transportation
– Use a bike. Everyone benefits when you ride a bike. You
help conserve our limited oil resources, you are not
polluting, and you are exercising.
– Walk short distances rather than drive.
– Use public transportation or carpool for long trips.
– Consolidate your trips. If you must drive to do grocery,
shopping, etc., plan to do all weekly errands on one day.
– Research biodiesel.
– Research energy efficient, electric, hybrid and diesel
engines when buying a new car, motorbike or scooter.
• Shopping
– Buy only post-consumer recycled paper products,
including toilet paper and tissues.
– Avoid using plastic bags from grocery stores. Bring
canvas bags to carry your grocery items. Use re-
useable bags and boxes.
• Community
– Knowledge is power. Learn everything you can about global
warming.
– E-mail relevant articles to your friends and family to get
them up to speed about global warming.
– Write to your local council to ask for environmentally minded
services such as recycling collection.
– Educate yourself, you family, your friends, and everyone you
meet. Our culture is just waking up to issues that have
existed for years. The more people are aware of the issues
the more likely they are to make decisions that will be
constructive!
The 4R’s of Waste Management-Guiding
Principle
1. Reduce – avoid wasteful consumption goods.
2. Reuse – reuse items that are useful instead of
throwing them away.
3. Recycle – the process whereby portions of
these wastes are sorted out and used for
something of benefit.
4. Repair – repair reusable items to make them
functional rather than throwing them.
Thank you!

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