ASEANO Primer: Mapping of Sources and Concentration of Plastic Waste in the Imus River Watershed

PUBLICATION DATE:

Monday, April 18, 2022

PUBLICATION TYPE:

Reports

STATUS:

Only Available Online

DESCRIPTION:

This study mapped the sources and concentration of plastic waste in the Imus River watershed, which lies in the Philippine province of Cavite. It aimed to identify different origin points for plastic waste, and determine the magnitude of plastic waste generation within the watershed. A seven-day waste characterization study in three selected barangays was conducted to determine the average amount of plastic waste generated per household.