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Assessing People’s Attitudes and Perceptions on Human Waste Recycling:
A Social Acceptability Research in Barangay Ithan, Binangonan, Rizal,
Philippines
Kevin Roy B. Serrona and Jeong-soo YuGraduate School of International Cultural Studies
Tohoku University, Japan
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Presentation outline
Situational analysisResearch objectivesMethodologiesResultsConclusions Recommendations
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Situational analysis
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer
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Research objectivesAssess existing sanitation practices of the pilot community;Determine knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards human waste;Assess acceptability of human waste for agricultural use; andGauge the response of the local government towards ecological sanitation.
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Significance of researchLimited study on ecological sanitation in the PhilippinesTopic of human waste is a taboo for FilipinosTechnological revolution opens up opportunities in the PhilippinesSeriousness of sanitation problems calls for participatory approaches
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Methodologies
Community mappingCommunity profiling
Household survey
FGDs/KIsCom
munity Im
mersion
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Data gathering stages
Preparatory phase
Actual data gathering
Data tabulation
Synthesis phase
Program development/ follow-up
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The pilot community…
Situated in a peri-urban area close to Metro ManilaLocated along a lake where sanitation problem is seriousPeople’s organizations existAccessible by the research team
Barangay Ithan
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Profile of pilot community
70% dependent on lake for survivalLand area of 1.0 square kilometerPopulation of 22,294 or 450 households as of 200060% no toilet; 40% pit latrines
Barangay Ithan
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Key results
75% have not heard of human waste as fertilizer54% not willing to eat fruits and vegetables fertilized with human waste68% willing to eat fruits and vegetables under certain conditions95% have not heard of the urine-diverting toiletLocal sanitation is mainly a woman’s role
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Community mapping
Infrastructures e.g. roads, school, farm area, etc.
Plants, trees, housing, church, ricefield and lake
men women
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Community visioning
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Household interview
Covered 352/450 households Interview took 15-20 minutes/householdMore female respondents than male (228/128)Highest income P49,000; average income P5,000; no income
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Focus group discussions
“Flying saucer” mentalityContaminated drinking waterHuman waste as dirty
Alternative sources availablePossible to use but must eradicate pathogens Must be linked to livelihood
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Feedbacking activity
Presented results of survey conductedValidated data collectedData gaps filled inAdditional ideas collected
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Conclusions
Community openness towards ecological sanitation Human waste recycling as sandwiched between “alternatives”Government as the “regulator”Perception studies give rise to other felt issues e.g. lack of jobs, school, etc.
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Recommendations
Community-based education on human waste both as a resource and as a threatLocal policy legislation promoting ecosan as an alternative systemPilot testing of an ecosan project in Barangay IthanInvite private sector to invest in composting toiletsAccess to credit for local sanitation projects
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