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AUTHORS:
Magdalena D. Dulay, Aida D. Perpetua, Joel S. Pardillo, Rodolfo B. Trinidad and Sonnie A. Vedra
Page: 18-29 Vol: 20 Issue: 01 Year: 2025
ABSTRACT
The study aimed to evaluate the Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) operation and implementation in the municipality of Lugait, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The study also looked into the community’s knowledge, perception and attitudes towards MRFs in their barangay together with the analysis of gender considerations. The study did interviews with MRF personnel in each barangay, and interviews with community residents living close to MRFs. Results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and basic gender gap analysis. Results showed that the MRFs are female-dominated workforce, and that there is a need for increased education and awareness about MRFs and recycling initiatives in the community. Residents generally have a positive perception of the MRF. Female respondents tend to have a slightly more positive perception of the MRF than male respondents. There is a as strong majority support for the existence of the MRF in the barangay, and there was a high appreciation for MRF workers.
Keywords:
perception surveys, waste management, gender, sustainable development
Received: 13 December 2024
Accepted: 31 December 2024
Published: 13 January 2024