Outcomes of Environmental Policies in CAMANAVA Leading to an Integrated Approach in Waste Management

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to determine the outcomes of environmental policies implemented in Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela (CAMANAVA) leading to an integrated approach in waste management. Specifically, it attempted to determine the following: (1) policies implemented by the local government units of CAMANAVA related to ecological concerns; (2) effectiveness of policies based on the assessments of the respondents; (3) outcomes of policies as perceived by the respondents; (4) problems encountered on the implementation of environmental policies in CAMANAVA; (5) respondents' assessment of the proposed measures to integrate approaches in waste management; and (6) the proposed environmental measures proposed by the researcher to fully implement the integrated approach to waste management. The researcher utilised the descriptive method of research. In selecting the barangay-representative respondents, the Slovin's formula was applied. Using the Slovin's formula, 399.971 was calculated, thus 400 respondents were selected by the researcher. Systematic random sampling technique was employed to include respondents who were involved in the implementation of policies. In selecting the barangay-officials, fifty percent of the barangay chairpersons were selected as respondents. Weighted mean was computed to determine the extent of policy implementation, effectiveness, and observed policy outcomes.