The findings

Being to all these places, there is only one thing that the FLSS research group suggests and will help in: IT CAN BE DONE! The fight against the problem of poverty and solid waste management is not a one person struggle, it is a team effort. A fight that can and will be won if we worked together. Just like Talcott Parsons’ systems theory, a unit cannot function properly if all its parts are not working in harmony and consistency with each other. If the unit is not enough, there is always the chance of working with other units to get the job done. No group, team, click or any groups of people can be an expert in everything. As Mr. Christian PW Faust’s famous line goes, Horses for courses.

Funding is not the only means for this venture to take place; the desire of every Filipino to make a difference and be serious about it is also essential.

Recommendations:

1. Major changes in the education system of our country to assure its quality.
2. Massive environmental campaigns to make the people aware of the situation.
3. Community organizing at the Barangay level.
4. Strict implementation of RA 9003 and imposition of fines for violators.
5. Working together with foreign companies and contractors.
6. Hosting of international summits for the exchange of technology and ideas regarding solid waste management.
7. People empowerment.
8. Intrinsic and extrinsic reward systems.