A 10-Step Manual to Implementing a Community Zero Waste Program

Establishing Zero Waste Communities seemed like a very daunting task some 10 years ago. Thanks to the determination and commitment of the Mother Earth Foundation (MEF) team, led by its president and GAIA Asia Pacific’s Regional Coordinator, Mr. Froilan Grate, the steps to achieve this are now available in the “10 Steps in Establishing a Community Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Program” manual. Many publications on how to implement an ESWM program have been published, but this is a first of its kind as it is presented in a detailed, step-by-step format.

This manual guides stakeholders through the process, which, if followed, will make implementers and local government leaders realize how doable it is. The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, also known as RA 9003, provides the framework for this 10-step program.