Project Action Plan
Project Title: Operation Plastic-Free Bins: A 4-Week Homeroom Waste Segregation Drive
Institutions: Tanauan School of Craftsmanship and Home Industries, Tanauan, Leyte
RATIONALE
Operation Plastic-Free Bins: A 4-Week Homeroom Waste Segregation Drive is born out of an urgent need to address a silent footprint left
behind in the bustling hallways of the Tanauan School of Craftsmanship and Home Industries (TSCHI). Every day, plastic bottles and
aluminum cans are mixed indiscriminately into regular classroom garbage bins. When recyclable materials are discarded alongside organic
waste, the school loses more than just resources, it loses an opportunity to teach. This lack of proper segregation places an unnecessary
burden on Leyte’s municipal waste management system and contradicts the very values of craftsmanship, discipline, and community care
that TSCHI stands for. As an institution dedicated to honing hands-on skills, TSCHI believes that true craftsmanship includes taking pride in
one’s environment, shifting student mindsets from passive disposal to active stewardship.
Real, lasting change rarely happens through strict policing; it happens when students are inspired and actively engaged. To instill a culture of
proper waste segregation and environmental responsibility, this 4-week initiative gamifies recycling through a healthy, high-energy
homeroom competition. By installing dedicated, upcycled recycling bins in all participating classrooms and tracking progress through a digital
weekly leaderboard, the project turns a daily chore into a unifying team effort. Over the course of thirty days, students will compete not just
for a simple, motivating prize, but for the pride of seeing their homeroom lead the school in ecological mindfulness. Ultimately, this drive is
not just about keeping classrooms clean for a month; it is about proving to the student body that their individual actions have a measurable,
positive impact, establishing a permanent culture of recycling that diverts waste from local landfills and shapes conscious, responsible
citizens.
Project Manager: Annabelle P. Albao Project Team: Mrs. Lorena D. Acero (Secretary)
Mrs. Arianne Shieva G. Balo (Assistant
Secretary and IT
Support Tech Staff)
Ms. Mary Jane Cerena (Support Staff)
Ms. Claire C. Malaluan (Supprt Staff)
Mrs. Noraly A. Rondina (Support Staff)
Mrs. Irene C. Morabe (Support Staff)
Mr. Nesty Keith Roa (Support Staff)
Ms. Rona A. Pangatungan (Support Staff)
Ms. Marian Hidalgo (Support Staff)
Main Project Purposes:
1. To significantly reduce plastic and aluminum waste mixed into regular garbage bins inside school premises.
2. To instill a culture of proper waste segregation and environmental responsibility among students through a healthy classroom
competition.
3. To divert recyclable materials from local landfills by establishing a reliable collection routine over a 4-week period.
Main expected Project Results (outcomes): Main expected Project Results (Outputs):
1. Increased awareness and behavioral change among 1. Properly labeled and designated recycling bins installed in all
students regarding proper waste segregation. participating homerooms.
2. Cleaner and more organized trash disposal habits in 2. A digital leaderboard and promotional materials shared online and
classrooms. on school bulletin boards.
3. A measurable reduction in the volume of school trash hauled 3. Total weight (in kilograms) of plastic bottles and cans
away by the municipal collection system. successfully
diverted and recorded by Day 30.
4. A winning homeroom class awarded a simple, motivating
prize.
Time Frame: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Descriptions of work Time What is my Resources and Planned Outcomes Output Evidence of Current
packages and tasks Franme role? budget needed successful state of
Who else plays implementation or work
a role? work package package
(milestons, waypoint, or task
deliverable)
WP 1: Planning and Week 1 My Role: Recycled All homerooms are fully Approved project Started
Mobilization Approve containers/sack equipped and clear on proposal
campaign s the competition rules
mechanics and before kickoff 100% of participating
1. Draft mechanics for coordinate with Markers & classrooms equipped
the homeroom recycling school colored paper with designated plastic
contest. administration. bins.
Budget: ₱0
2. Secure approval from Team: [Link] (Eco-friendly/up
school heads. C. Morabe cycled items)
(drafts
3. Source and prep mechanics); Ms.
dedicated bins/sacks for Pangatungan,
classrooms. Ms. Hidalgo, Mr.
Roa & Support
Staff (prep
bins/labels).
WP 2: Campaign Week 2 My Role: Deliver Digital graphic Students are highly Digital infographics Started
Launch & Publicity the official flyers motivated and actively published online.
campaign launch begin separating
announcement. bottles/cans from First influx of
Launch the 4-week drive School PA regular trash. segregated plastics
during flag ceremony or Team: Ms. system or monitored in classrooms
homeroom hours. Cerena bulletin space
Post digital guidelines (designs/posts Budget: ₱0
and leaderboard digital
mechanics. announcements);
Mrs. Balo & Ms.
Malaluan (brief
classroom
leaders).
WP 3: Collection and Weeks 3 My Role: Industrial or Consistent weekly Completed weekly Not
Monitoring Oversee the hanging disposal habits formed weight log sheets. started
integrity of data weighing scale by students; safe
collection. tracking of materials
Conduct weekly collected.
weighing and collection
of recyclable plastics
and cans from
homerooms.
Update the weekly
leaderboard.
WP 4: Grand Finale Week 4 My Role: Award Simple prizes A recognized and Final project completion Not
and Evaluation the prizes to the (e.g., pizza celebrated student body report. stated
Final weigh-in. winning party, classroom with data proving a Total kilograms of
homeroom. supplies, or cleaner school plastic turned over to
Awarding ceremony for certificates) environment. recyclers.
the winning homeroom. Team: Mrs.
Acero (handles Budget: ₱500 - Photo documentation of
Tallying total weight final tallies); All ₱1,000 (from the awarding.
diverted and turnover to support staff club
local recyclers. assist in the funds/donations
awarding )
ceremony and
handling of
collected
materials.
Prepared by: Approved:
ANNABELLE P. ALBAO, MAEd FLORA MOLINA-PICA, DM
English Coordinator/ MT-II Secondary School Principal IV
PROJECT STATUS UPDATE REPORT
Project Title: Operation Plastic-Free Bins: A 4-Week Homeroom Waste Segregation Drive
Project Manager: Annabelle P. Albao
Overall Project Status: Second Week: On Track with Delays
1. Project Overview & Progress Summary
Target Timeframe: August 27, 2026 – August 24, 2026 (4 Weeks)
Primary Objective: Divert plastic and aluminum waste from school garbage bins to establish proper segregation habits across
classrooms.
Key Highlights:
Planning & Mobilization (Week 1): Successfully drafted contest mechanics, secured Principal approval, and completed distribution of
dedicated recycling bins/sacks to all 48 participating classrooms.
Launch & Publicity (Week 2): Due to the Principal's scheduled absence, the formal launch, originally planned for the week of July
27th, was rescheduled and successfully executed on August 3rd during the flag ceremony. Digital guides and leaderboard information
are now available to all students.
Mitigation Strategy: Work Package 3 collection will be condensed to a dense 2-week daily/bi-weekly schedule to meet the overall
waste diversion target despite the launch delay. Immediate updates to digital graphics and bulletin boards are underway to build and
maintain student momentum.
2. Work Package (WP) Status Matrix
Work Package Schedule Target Key Current Status Key Notes /
Deliverables Blockers
WP 1: Planning Week 1 (July Approved Completed Mechanics
& Mobilization 20–24) proposal; 100% drafted;
of participating finalizing
classrooms classroom bin
equipped with preparation.
bins
A
pproved PAP from the School Head
Preparation for the 4-Week Homeroom Waste Segregation Drive
Contest Criteria and Rubric
Challenge / Issue Root Cause & Impact Mitigation / Corrective
Encountered Action
Container Availability Sourcing 100% upcycled bins/sacks Resolved
for all classrooms took longer than
anticipated.
WP 2: Week 2 (July Launching of the Postponed Launch
Campaign 27–31) 4-Week Drive rescheduled on
Launch & during the Flag August 3 during
Publicity Ceremony the Flag
Ceremony.
Challenge / Issue Root Cause & Impact Mitigation / Corrective
Encountered Action
Launch Postponement Briefing for classroom leaders Resolved August 3- Formal
required extra preparation time; Launching during the Flag
Official campaign launch shifted launch timeline into Week Ceremony
and digital 3.
announcements were
delayed.
WP-2: Week 2 (August Launched the 4- Completed and Launched the 4-
Campaign 3-7) Week Drive Resolved Week Waste
Launch & during the Flag Segregation
Publicity Ceremony Drive
Digital Digital
infographics infographics
published; initial published
classroom
participation.
Adjust WP 3 collection to a dense 2-week daily/bi-weekly schedule to meet the overall 30-day
weight divert target despite the WP 2 launch delay.
Ensure digital graphics and bulletin boards are updated immediately post-launch to rapidly
build student momentum.
Infographics published online (facebook Page)
WP-3: Week 3 (August Weekly weight Not Started Awaiting scale
Collection & 10-14) log sheets setup and
Monitoring completed; completion of
leaderboard WP 2 launch
updated.
WP 4: Grand Week 4 (August Final weigh-in, Not Started Scheduled for
Finale & 17-21) awarding final week.
Evaluation ceremony, final
completion
report.
Awarding
(August 24,
2026 during
3. Key Metrics & Outcomes Tracking
Classroom Coverage: 48 Classrooms equipped with bins
Total Recyclables Diverted: as of August 3-7, 2026 3 kg collected to date
Budget Status:
Sourcing & Prep: ₱0 allocated (utilizing upcycled materials)
Awarding & Prizes: Biscuits, Candies, school supplies (good for the whole class)
4. Action Items & Next Steps
Immediate Focus: Consistent monitoring weekly prior to the scheduled garbage collection. Awarding of the Week Best Implementer of
Homeroom Waste Segregation Drive.
Team Assignments:
Ms. Cerena, Ms. Pangatungan and Miss Hidalgo : Finalize digital graphics
announcements.
Mrs. Balo & Ms. Malaluan: Complete briefing with classroom leaders.
Support Staff: Prepare weighing scales and log sheets for upcoming collection