Date : 26 June 2023
To : Xavier School Community (San Juan)
Fr : XS Environmental Advocacy Committee
Re : Reminders on Proper Waste Disposal and Segregation
Greetings!
As we begin the school year 2023-2024, we shall continue our school efforts on protecting our environment. Please be reminded of the following:
1.Observe proper disposal and segregation of all solid waste at all times using the Updated and Re-labelled Color Coded Garbage Bins located at the end of each hallway and in common areas. New trash bin labels are as follows:
2.Furthermore, additional bins/ boxes will be provided for paper recyclables and e-waste in the common faculty & staff workrooms/ areas.
3.Office e-wastes such as batteries, broken electronic devices, etc. should be segregated and placed in e-waste bins that will be provided at the common areas for faculty & staff.
4.GREEN (smaller) bins/ containers for food wastes will be placed in the washing areas/sinks in the common areas and/or pantries so that food scraps may be disposed of properly before washing personal food containers. The sink/ wash area should always be kept clean and clear of debris/food particles after washing so as not to cause clogging of the sink.
5.BLUE bins/ Receptacles for PET bottles will be found at the entrance gates, so that faculty, staff, students, guests may dispose of PET bottles before entering the school premises.
6. Do not leave your trash on top of the garbage bins.
7. Before disposing of food containers, glass bottles, other containers and/or plastics, please make sure these are empty and clear of any liquid, food wastes and/or leftover food to avoid attracting insects and to minimize unpleasant odors.
8. Food packaging should be flattened before disposing in the ORANGE bins. Big cardboard and pizza boxes should be placed on top of the ORANGE bin so that they can be recycled.
9. Restroom trash bins are for used tissue paper and other hygiene-related products only. Use of wet wipes is highly discouraged. Wet wipes, if not properly disposed of, will clog our sewerage system. Food wastes should also not be thrown in the restroom trash bins.
10. Pursuant to the school memo last SY 18-19 regarding the NO PET BOTTLE POLICY IN SCHOOL, please note:
- PET bottles are not served and not allowed inside the school premises.
- Bring your own water bottles/ containers.
- Dispose of PET bottles before entering the school premises at the BLUE garbage bins/ receptacles, which may be found at the entrance gates and other common areas.
- Ensure that the PET bottles are empty and clear of any liquid before disposing.
11. The use of Polystyrene (styrofoam), other PS-related materials, single-use plastics (SUPs) and other similar plastic packaging (such as styrofoam and plastic food containers, plastic cups, plastic spoon/ forks, plastic straw) is not allowed inside the campus or in school activities conducted off-campus.
- Everyone is encouraged to BYOB (Bring Your Own Baonan/Bottles)/ BYOU (Bring Your Own Utensils) to school to reduce, if not eliminate single-use plastic water bottles, food containers, spoons, forks, and the like.
- Canteen concessionaires will not provide food trays, plastic or sando bags, plastic lid cover & straw, disposable spoon and fork, and other single-use plastic items.
12. Please request your food deliveries to be packed in environment-friendly, reusable containers and not in polystyrene (PS) styrofoam containers, other PS-related materials, single-use plastics (SUPs), and other similar plastic packaging. Do not request for cutleries.
13. For personal packaged deliveries: Everyone is highly encouraged to unbox or open their Shoppee/ Lazada/ Grab deliveries at home to lessen wastes like bubble wraps/ plastic pouches, etc. in the campus. Plastic packaging/pouches, and bubble wrap should be brought home for disposal.
14. The bookstore, X-Shop, i-Campus, God’s gym and other auxiliary shops/offices are expected to observe the guidelines of Xavier School. All school-related materials/ items available for sale should be packed in environment-friendly packaging. Please bring your own shopping/ eco bags when buying materials from the said shops.
15. Activities led and initiated by auxiliary offices like XACCOOP, XSPA, and AAXS, and all other offices are to observe the same guidelines on waste disposal and segregation.
As one of our thrusts has been “Caring for Communities and Creation”, we enjoin all students, faculty & staff, parents, alumni, and guests to observe these guidelines.
It is our goal to have an effective waste management system in place, thus we are counting on everyone’s support and cooperation to REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE. We welcome and appreciate feedback and suggestions https://forms.gle/
Let us work together in protecting Mother Earth.
Sincerely,
(sgd.)
Ms. Allyn C. Go Tian
Coordinator, Environmental Advocacy Committee
(sgd.)
Maritess M. Elizalde
Campus Operations Officer
(sgd.)
Fr. Aristotle C. Dy, SJ, Ph.D
School President