Improper Waste Disposal is one of the biggest environmental issues here in the Philippines. It caused bigger problems that affect not only the environment but also the health and life of the people.

Waste management is collection, transportation and disposal of garbage, sewage and other waste products. Waste management is the process of treating solid wastes and offers variety of solutions for recycling items that don't belong to trash. It is about how garbage can be used as a valuable resource.

Advantages in Recycling:                                     1. Recycling minimizes pollution                       2. Protects the environment                               3. Recycling minimizes global warming       4. Conserves natural resources                     5. Recycling cuts down amount of waste in   landfill sites                                                       6. Recycling ensures sustainable use of   resources                                                           7. Recycling contributes to creation of jobs     8. Reduces energy consumption

Disadvantages of Recycling:

 1. High upfront capital costs                           2. Recycling sites are always unhygienic,   unsafe, and unsightly                                         3. Products from recycled waste may not be   durable                                                                 4. Recycling might not be inexpensive           5. Recycling is not widespread on large   scale

The importance of clean environment is to live healthy, wealthy, disease free and pollution free. A clean environment means a healthy economy.

Always remember that: "CLEANLINESS is next to GODLINESS"