Arcadia - Build for Tomorrow_rev.pdf
The construction industry is responsible for a significant portion of waste in the Philippines, and the majority of this waste ends up in landfills, polluting our environment and harming public health. The issue is particularly pressing in urban areas such as Manila, Davao, Cebu, and Iloilo, where construction is booming, and waste is piling up.
To provide better context in the Philippines: According to a study conducted by the Philippine National Solid Waste Management Commission in 2017, the construction and demolition (C&D) sector generated an estimated 24.6 million metric tons of waste per year.
This accounts for approximately 25% to 30% of the country's total solid waste generation. Although there is no data recorded on the percentage of C&D waste that ends up in landfills. However, a report by the Asian Development Bank states that only about 40% of solid waste in the Philippines is collected, and much of it is dumped in unregulated landfills or open dumpsites.
It is likely that a significant portion of C&D waste is also improperly disposed of, exacerbating the environmental and health risks associated with construction waste.
We believe that sustainable practices in the construction industry can help address this problem.
By promoting the use of eco-friendly materials, reducing waste, and recycling materials, we can minimize the impact of construction on the environment and public health.
Some examples include replacing traditional materials to the usage of recycled steel, sustainable wood, recycled plastic, encouraging prefabrication, lean construction, organizing community recycling programs system, and such.