SECTION 06 GROUP A (2022)

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE INEWSLUBAN APPLICATION TOWARDS THE LEVEL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND DISCIPLINE AMONG RESIDENTS OF BARANGAY INOSLUBAN IN TERMS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT Members: Algabre, Jennifer M. – S12-06 Ambal, Justine D. – A12-01 Banaag, Maxine Charlley C. - S12-12 Caraan, Axel James B. – S12-05 Catapang, Marc – H12-03 De Luna, Allain N. – S12-06 Dimailig, Akira May G. – A12-02 Ilagan, Lorin Christian K. – S12-11 Lat, Steve Jullian V. – S12-10 Lirio, Aliah Shannel M. – S12-01 Magnaye, Niall Martin A. – A12-03 Panaligan, Nicole Jeslyn D. – S12-07 Querubin, Gianine E. – S12-12 Saba, Cassandra M. – A12-04 Salud, Syra Frencess H. – S12-03 Solmayor, Avril Aloysious Blaise – H12-01 C12-06 Group # 1

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the significant effect of the iNEWsluban Application towards the level of awareness and level of discipline among target respondents, the residents of Brgy. Inosluban in terms of waste management. More so, this study sought to collect sufficient and precise data on all variables that is vital to further understand and define them. As a mixed-method research study, self-administered questionnaires and one-on-one interviews were conducted to acquire data from the chosen respondents. Accordingly, exactly 30 respondents participated in answering the provided survey questionnaires, from which 5 of them engaged in a one-on-one interview — both research tools and instruments held by the researchers. With the survey disseminated after the implementation of the mobile application, the average respondent has “Strongly Agreed” to both sets of statements regarding their level of awareness and level of discipline toward waste management. Also, the study revealed that the average respondent has “Strongly Agreed” in the context of their perception toward the effectiveness of the iNEWsluban Application. Finally, the researchers have concluded that the iNEWsluban App has a significant effect on the level of awareness and discipline of the residents of Brgy. Inosluban in terms of waste management. KEYWORDS: level of awareness, level of discipline, waste management, mobile application

INTRODUCTION The contemporary world is shaped by various technological innovations that influence and affect almost every aspect of society and the environment. It paved the way for multitudes of environmental, social, and economic development, affecting global outlook and individual practices. More specifically, technological innovations that are invested in mobile applications brought changes in how people perceive and address present-day problems, especially those inclined towards the environment. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (2016), technological applications allow people to adapt to various environmental challenges. Mobile applications can help raise environmental awareness and prevent climate change by allowing individuals to have a role in protecting and conserving the planet (Guarana, 2021). With this in mind, it potentially opens a new approach to solve different ecological issues such as but is not limited to waste management that can instill an appropriate education that will result in environmental awareness and discipline to communities like Barangay Inosluban, Lipa City. The iNEWsluban Application was generated due to numerous environmental problems faced by the chosen community. It aimed to obliterate the irresponsible actions and practices towards waste management through innovation in guidance and aid in the matter. The application was envisioned to pave the way for the cultivation of a healthier and more pleasant community for the residents of Barangay Inosluban. According to Mayuga (2021), the Philippines faces a major problem on waste management as the country generates a whopping 21 million metric tons of garbage every year. Despite showing that it is one of the most employee-friendly barangays in the City of Lipa, Barangay Inosluban is plagued with ubiquitous problems related to waste mismanagement. This is observed within the barangay due to a myriad of reasons. First, the barangay lacks an effective and consistent garbage collection committee, which is the primary cause as to why trash keeps piling up alongside roads

and building facades. The ineffectual garbage collection schedule that is being implemented in the barangay often causes disappointment among the residents, especially when heaps of decaying wastes become inordinately unsanitary. Consequently, it leaves the residents with no choice but to incinerate the piling trash within their homes, thereby proving and intensifying the absence of environmental consciousness among the inhabitants of Barangay Inosluban. Second, there is noncompliance with the existing environmental ordinances implemented within the community, such as the different waste management laws and anti-littering laws. More specifically, Republic Act 9003: Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 is disregarded by the residents, resulting in multitudes of drastic effects which stood like a thick wall of ignorance that shields the citizens from the choice of changing their behavior towards their environment. The people of Barangay Inosluban grew accustomed to unhealthy and destructive practices towards the environment such as littering, incineration of waste, and improper segregation and disposal. With this, the residents’ lack of awareness and discipline toward the severity of ineffective waste management is the main issue that makes it highly difficult and challenging to control its adverse effects on the environment. The study is a mixed-method research study that aims to assess the impact of the iNEWsluban Application on the residents' level of discipline and awareness towards the waste management system of the community. According to Molina-Azorin (2016), by using a mixed-method approach or correlating one set of findings with another, one can get a better understanding and enhance the validity of the conclusions. Having adapted to the current situation posed by the pandemic, the researchers utilized online platforms to gather the quantitative data. The qualitative data, on the other hand, shall be obtained by the researchers’ authentic observation and from the interview where open-ended questions will be given to 10 respondents. According to Debrah, Vidal, and Dinis (2021), negative attitudes toward the surroundings and a low level of environmental awareness among a population are

factors in play that can have a significant social impact, emphasizing the importance of environmental education for long-term development. In contrast, having high levels of environmental awareness among the residents of barangay Inosluban, Lipa City enables them to recognize the vulnerability of the environment and the important role of environmental protection, thereby stimulating action towards the preservation of the planet. The success of the iNEWsluban App depends on the improvement of the residents’ level of awareness and discipline towards waste management, so their participation and cooperation are a vital part of this research. It will determine whether the proposed solution can fulfill its objectives in helping the stakeholders to comprehend the severity of the said ecological issue and the urgency to address it. The study will aid the researchers and future researchers in finding grounds for improvement and modification to make the solution ideal for the needs of the residents and the environment of Barangay Inosluban. METHODOLOGY The study utilized a convergent-parallel mixed method research design that recognizes qualitative and quantitative methods as equally important by gathering and analyzing two independent but complementary data in a simultaneous manner. Correspondingly, the sampling design used is the convenience sampling, through which the researchers, with only limited time and resources, were able to gather data in an efficient and feasible manner. Residents of the chosen community, Barangay Inosluban, Lipa City, are the respondents for this study since they were part of the launch and implementation of the mobile application, the iNEWsluban App. To make the data gathering possible, the researchers collected the desired information using an online

survey questionnaire for the quantitative data, and one-on-one interview for the qualitative data. Thirty (30) respondents were asked to participate in the survey questionnaires that are answerable by a finite set of choices such as Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree. Whereas five (5) out of thirty (30) were interviewed using open-ended questions by the researchers online. Having accomplished the data gathering phase, IBM SPSS Statistics, particularly linear regression, was the statistical treatment used to examine data from the survey, while Glaserian Coding was used to interpret and transcribe raw data from the interview to arrive at a concrete conclusion, both of which are employed to contextually determine the significance factor within the study. Overall, since the pool of respondents volunteered to participate in the study, considering their availability and willingness at that time, this would manifest their interest in the study, hence making the study reliable. RESULTS & DISCUSSION This chapter presents the data collected in tabular form, corroborated by corresponding theoretical bases, analysis, and interpretations. Perception of Inosluban residents towards Environmental Awareness and Discipline in terms of Waste Management After a conducted interview with five (5) respondents, the grounded theory method’s Glaserian coding was utilized by the researchers in order to attain a theoretical code to answer the qualitative SOP. Below are the open, selective, and theoretical codes extracted from the responses.

Table 1. Respondents’ Perception on the Current Waste Management System of the Community, Barangay Inosluban, Lipa City

Majority of the content derived from the interviews showed that the residents of Inosluban perceive the current waste management system of their community negatively as there are present environmental issues which were addressed with local efforts made against environmental degradation, however according to the respondents, these were not sufficient. Primarily, the respondents stated the present environmental issues they have observed from their local community. Among these is waste mismanagement, lack of awareness, and lack of discipline. On this note, when asked which environmental issues need most attention, a respondent expressed awareness must be prioritized as some are still unaware of the effects of these issues: “I think yung illiteracy ng residents sa waste management. Ayon sa aking obserbasyon, marami pa rin ang unaware sa effects ng improper waste disposal kasi we keep saying sa kanila na “the barangay currently experiences the problem on waste management”. But after that, wala pa rin silang gagawin, tuloy pa rin sa dating kinagawian.” This also goes in line with the community not having current environmental programs. Second, on the local environmental issues, the respondents described how garbage can be observed in different areas of the community, such as sidewalks, sewers, vacant lots, and along the main highway. Furthermore, a respondent described the state of the community as: “Lalo na sa mga bakanteng lote, kalsada at sa harap ng bawat bahay. However, sa ibang parts naman ng barangay, garbage dumps are also seen lalo na sa mga sidewalks, canals, and drainages na minsan sinasakop na nito yung highway dahil nag-ooverflow na.”

Finally, despite the environmental issues, the residents made it a point to acknowledge the efforts made against environmental degradation. However, the data that surrounds it goes to show that there is still a lack and there is a need for further enforcement of environmental programs. Accordingly, Bonilla et. al. (2019) states that implementation support is vital in incorporating these new practices into the daily lives of people. On the whole, after having interpreted the three selective codes that mainly point to an unfavorable perception of the residents, the researchers established “Negative Resident Perception” as the theoretical code. In line with this, it is stated in Abasi (2020)’s conclusion that the perception of the public can affect the effectiveness of a certain body of action. With the continuation of environmental program proposals, the evaluation of the residents within the community continues to be significant. For this reason, the researchers utilized these codes accordingly throughout the overall interpretation of both quantitative and qualitative data. Demographic Profile of the Respondents Table 2. Profile of the Respondents in Terms of Age Age Frequency Percent 20 and younger 21 70% 21-30 5 16.67% 41-50 1 3.33% 3 51 and older 30 10% Total 100%

Table 2 indicates the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of age. Evidently, the highest frequency of responses belonged to those aged 20 years old and younger, as it is covered by a total of 21 or 70% of the responses. The lowest frequency of one (1) or 3.33% of the total responses came from those aged 41-50 years old. Overall, the mean age of the 30 respondents who participated in the study resulted in 30.79, which is higher than the 18-year-old age group with the highest frequency. In line with this, the major participation of the youth (20 years old and younger) in the study, as reflected in the table provided, is a supplementary factor to achieve the research’s success because they have stronger cognitive and comprehension capacity compared to elders, therefore, helping them contribute more precise and clear details (Schanze, 2021). Also, Vogels (2019) supports the idea that millennials and other succeeding generations stand out for being technologically adapted. With most of the respondents coming from a tech-savvy age group, it will be beneficial considering that the scope of the research study is inclined with a mobile application that pursues innovation through technology. Table 3. Profile of the Respondents in Terms of Gender Gender Frequency Percent 40% Male 12 60% 100% Female 18 Total 30 Table 3 above displays the profile of respondents in terms of their gender. The female group accounts for 60% or 18 responses in the survey, while male respondents account for the remaining 40% or 12 responses.

Table 4. Profile of the Respondents in Terms of Mobile Operating System Mobile Operating System Frequency Percent 63.33% Android 19 36.67% 100% iOS 11 Total 30 Table 4 shows the profile of the respondents in terms of their mobile operating system. Evidently, most of the respondents use the Android operating system, covering 19 out of the 30 responses which equated to 63.33%. Consequently, those who use the iOS operating system and the other 12 or 38.7% belonged to iOS users. The rise of numerous smartphone operating systems such as Android and iOS in the mobile phone industry is pushing developers to continually produce applications with the same content in order to assure compliance with each of the available technological platforms, like the iNEWsluban application. Regarding system stability, it can be stated that Android is a more serious and stable operating system than the iOS system (Lazareska & Jakimoski, 2017). Regardless of which operating system the respondents used, the iNEWsluban Application can be accessed in both.

Table 5. Profile of the Respondents in Terms of Employment Status Employment Status Frequency Percent Students 21 70% Employed 4 13.33% Self-Employed 1 3.33% Unemployed 2 6.67% 1 3.33% Retired 1 3.33% Others 30 100.00 Total Table 5 represents the profile of respondents in terms of employment status, which is specified as Students, Employed, Self-Employed, Unemployed, Retired, and Others. Out of 30 respondents, 21 were revealed as students, thus gaining the highest frequency calculated as 70% of the target population. It is then followed by employed participants with a frequency of four (4), interpreted as 13.33%, then the unemployed respondents with a frequency of two (2) or 6.67%. Lastly, the category of self-employed, retired and others gained a frequency of one (1) or 3.3%, making it the lowest among other categories. According to Debrah et. al (2021), students are the primary agents of change in the direction of a more sustainably developed future. With this, the youth is most likely to participate and be involved in studies and projects that utilizes novel and futuristic technologies that address various geospatial and ecological concerns.

Level of Awareness of Inosluban Residents on Waste Management Table 6. Respondents’ Awareness toward Waste Management Table 6 shows the respondents’ awareness regarding waste management, from which the statement six (6) got the highest mean of the batch, garnering 3.90 with verbal interpretation of “Strongly Agree”. In the context of statement 6, this can mean

two things: (1) cases of missed garbage collection are being experienced by the majority and (2) respondents are aware that it directly influences the waste management system of their household. According to Andrewh (2016), garbage waste collection is a serious matter, and its classification, collection, and disposal have major effects on both the environment and people. In localized communities, garbage collection, if not systemized in an effective manner, can pose negative consequences in the management of waste within households. Additionally, Gutberlet & Uddin (2018) stated that people’s mismanagement of household waste disposal has grown into a key urban concern, because of its long-term consequences on both human and environmental health. Inconsistent garbage collection is the reason why heaps of unsanitary and decaying wastes get piled up, not just within household premises, but everywhere too. This issue penetrates the garbage disposal of households in the community, hence the reason why the majority of the respondents are highly aware of its direct impact on the waste management system. On the other hand, with a mean of 2.87, statement 7, “I am aware of the multitudes of harmful effects of incinerating garbage outside my home.” ranked the lowest of all statements but is still interpreted as “Agree.” This would imply that although the majority have agreed to be aware of the adverse effects of waste incineration, the fact that the statement got the lowest weighted mean, indicates that there are still some who are unconscious toward it. According to Velis and Cook (2021), approximately one billion tons of garbage waste globally are being burned in an open area annually. More so, this action is likely caused by the lack of waste treatment in disposal areas, as well as the absence of awareness of the residents in the neighborhood (Cogut, 2016). As a whole, the composite mean of 3.63 indicates “Strongly Agree” to the respondents’ level of awareness towards waste management. This suggests that after the implementation of the iNEWsluban App, the participants relate to most of the

statements provided, therefore proving that they display evident awareness towards proper waste management. As stated by Wahid (2015), public awareness is a vital contributor to effective waste management because it serves as the initial stage in building a resource-efficient community. Level of Discipline of Inosluban Residents on Waste Management Table 7. Respondents’ Discipline regards to Waste Management

Table 7 shows the respondents’ discipline regards to waste management,wherein the statement one (1), “I practice proper waste segregation to abide by the bin system: biodegradable, non-biodegradable, and recyclable”, got the highest mean of 3.87, hence interpreted as “Strongly Agree”. This suggests that the respondents conform to have a strong sense of discipline in terms of waste segregation practices. According to Khan et. al. (2021), there is a direct association between environmental knowledge and environmental discipline management. In terms of segregating wastes according to the bin system, discipline aids in the consistent and strict compliance toward proper disposal of waste. In order to form an effective waste disposal practice, there is not only a need for a unified system that is well-structured, feasible, but also the support of the citizens in the community (World Bank Group, 2021). With this, proper disposal is not just a habit but an obligation to perform in a daily experience, which according to the data, was reflected by the weighted mean of statement 7. On the contrary, statement four (4), “ I am disciplined when it comes to disposing and managing my wastes inside and outside my home”, ranked the lowest with 2.87 weighted mean, hence interpreted as “Agree.” This suggests that despite acquiring the lowest mean, the respondents still are disciplined on the aspect of managing waste inside and outside their household premises. According to Lalamonan & Cominghud (2020), an individual’s discipline can evolve into behaviors that lead to sustainable development so long as public participation towards proper solid waste management is ensured. Overall, a weighted average mean of 3.64 that corresponds to an interpretation of “Strongly Agree” implies that the residents are disciplined in performing the right responsibilities towards their community. According to Alvarez, et al. (2017), proper

discipline and awareness is what residents need in their community. An individual must possess discipline towards the environment, in which vigilance is observed in waste production and disposal. Level of Perception of the Residents of Brgy. Inosluban toward Effectiveness of the iNEWsluban App Table 8. Significance of The iNEWsluban Application

Table 8 conveys the significance of iNEWsluban Application to the respondents and their community. Out of all fourteen (14) statements above, statement two (2), “The iNEWsluban app provides useful features and functionality that solves the issue in an effective and sustainable manner” gained the highest mean of 3.83 which corresponds to a verbal interpretation of “Strongly Agree”. This data suggests that the content of the iNEWsluban app, beginning with its features until functionality, resolves the issue of waste management. Technology and its applications allows people to adapt to various difficulties that the environment faces. Human beings consider it to be a way for them to think of better and innovative ways of addressing environmental degradation and biodiversity loss at a quicker pace (DENR, 2016). The iNEWsluban App was designed to possess useful features and interface that is harmless and incontestably long-standing. In essence of its impact and usefulness, it is created to be goal-oriented to assist the stakeholders in addressing issues that pose significant threat to the environmental state of the chosen locale, especially in regard to waste management. On the contrary, statement eight (8), “The app has a clean and simple presentation.”, statement nine (9), “The iNEWsluban app operates smoothly and flawlessly on my phone’s operating system: Android, iOS, etc.”, and statement ten (10), “The iNEWsluban app is user-friendly and is easy to navigate through for all ages.”, garnered the lowest mean of 3.17, acquiring a verbal interpretation of “Agree”. Considering the context of the aforementioned statements, it pertains to the accessibility of the iNEWsluban Application, which thereby suggests that there is still room for further improvements on that aspect. According to Miles (2018), in any software development, there are about several ways on how to further enhance user experience with interface and accessibility system updates. With this in mind, the data from above reflects the aspects wherein the application may still be improved.

Overall, 3.42 was the generated overall mean that indicated the highest verbal interpretation of Strongly Agree. This goes to show that the iNEWsluban Application had successfully delivered its purpose to the stakeholders. Indeed, an increase in worldwide awareness of environmental issues has prompted the creation of new technological applications aimed to assist in the resolution of these problems. According to DENR (2016), technological applications allow people to adapt to various environmental challenges. Such applications are designed to conserve, monitor, and mitigate the negative environmental impact of several wastes and irresponsible consumption of resources. While it is necessary to improve the quality and sustainability of communities for individuals, knowledge of waste management should also be prioritized. Relatively, Cengiz & Dangli (2016) suggest that solving ecological problems through technological applications is better when there is also appropriate education on waste management, which by the way, is one of the key objectives of the iNEWsluban Application. Effect of the iNEWsluban Application towards the Level of Awareness and Discipline of Residents regarding Waste Management Table 9. Significant Effect in Level of Awareness toward Waste Management Residents’ Level of Awareness on Waste Management Model ������ ������2 Unstandardized t-value p-value Interpretation Coefficients (Beta) Constant .832 1.151 0.259 Not Significant iNEWsluban 0.591 0.349 .818 3.874 < .001 Statistically Application Highly Significant Level of Awareness (Dependent Var), iNEWsluban App (Independent Var)

As presented in Table 9, iNEWsluban Application, the independent variable, was a predictor of the residents’ level of awareness on waste management, the first dependent variable, as seen in the p-value of less than .001. The statistical findings revealed that for every unit increase in the respondents’ perception of the iNEWsluban App’s effectiveness, the level of awareness will then be affected by an increase of .818, as shown in the unstandardized coefficient (B. = .818, p <0.001). Meaning, the iNEWsluban App has a significant positive relationship with the respondents’ level of awareness, and for every unit increase shows the effects of iNEWsluban App towards the heightened awareness of the residents towards waste management. More so, based on the value of ������2, it can be understood that the iNEWsluban App accounted for 34.9% of the variance in the level of awareness, which goes to show the extent of the impact of the iNEWsluban App. Considering the p-value of less than 0.001, it indicates that the iNEWsluban App is a successful predictor of the residents level of awareness, which is why the result also is seen as highly statistically significant. With this, the researchers will reject the null hypothesis (Ho), stating that the iNEWsluban App has no statistically significant effect in the residents’ awareness in terms of Waste Management. More so, a variance of 34.9%, coupled with a direct growth of 0.818 implies a good value to verify that the iNEWsluban App has an effect on the increase of level of awareness among the residents in terms of their waste management. In agreement, Brauer et al. (2016) suggested that, while the use of mobile devices and technological applications can have a wide range of positive effects on environmental issues, there is still much room for improvement in terms of motivational process for user engagement and support.

Evidently, the findings from above still elucidated that the iNEWsluban App has a significant effect on the level of awareness on waste management among the residents of Barangay Inosluban. This would explain why some of the respondents from the interview are aware how the waste management system works in their barangay and some are not. Qualitatively, when these respondents were asked about the different aspects of the waste management system in their community, from disposal practices, and conflicts, until proposed solutions, some implied that they are fully aware of such. However, in specific aspects such as waste incineration and improper waste segregation, some answered that they have not been enlightened on its adverse impact on the environment, hence, their response about their awareness of waste management toward such showed a rather decreased level. Overall, Proudfoot et al. (2020) agrees that the internet’s technology exhibits a beneficial influence on the environment due to its capacity to increase awareness of global issues. Relatively, Mavropoulos et.al (2019) supports the idea that with the evolving characteristics of technological applications, it makes a way in resolving community issues such as the inappropriate habits of citizens towards the environment, and the waste disposal system itself by advocating proper management of wastes in a sustainable and effective way.

Table 10. Significant Effect in Level of Discipline toward Waste Management Residents’ Level of Discipline on Waste Management Model ������ ������2 Unstandardized t-value p-value Interpretation Coefficients (Beta) Constant 1.455 2.494 0.019 Significant iNEWsluban 0.578 0.334 0.638 3.744 Statistically Application < .001 Highly Significant Level of Discipline (Dependent Var), iNEWsluban App (Independent Var) Quantitatively, table 10 shows that iNEWsluban App, which is the independent variable, was also a significant predictor of the second dependent variable, the respondents’ level of discipline towards waste management, as reflected by the p-value of less than .001. Moreover, for every unit increase in the respondents’ perception of the iNEWsluban App’s effectiveness, the level of awareness increases by 0.638, as shown in the unstandardized coefficient, (B. = .638, p <0.001). This implies that the iNEWsluban App has a significant positive relationship with the respondents’ level of discipline, and for every unit increase shows the effectiveness of the iNEWsluban App in elevating the level of discipline of the residents of Brgy. Inosluban regarding waste management. The table also indicates the value of ������2 which further demonstrates that 33.4% of the variance of the level of discipline is explained by the independent variable, thus showing the intensity of the effect of the iNEWsluban App. Similarly, the p-value of less than 0.001 indicates that the iNEWsluban App is a successful predictor of the residents level of discipline, and for this, the result is interpreted as highly statistically significant. This will then lead to rejecting the null hypothesis (Ho), stating that the iNEWsluban App has no statistically significant effect in the residents’ discipline in terms of waste management. Further added that there is a

variance of 33.4% and a direct growth of 0.638, these are both good values to confirm that the iNEWsluban App has an effect on the elevated level of discipline among the residents regarding waste management. Likewise, Suruliraj et. al. (2020) also supports the idea that the rapid growth and utilization of mobile technology have prompted different academics and designers to develop waste management apps to instill a sense of ecological discipline and responsibility. With this, it can be understood that the iNEWsluban App, being a technological solution, already had a potential in increasing the level of discipline among the chosen population, and the statistical findings were able to strengthen and prove the alternate hypothesis. Further, the findings from the table emphasizes the direct effect of the iNEWsluban App towards the level of discipline among the residents of Barangay Inosluban. This would explain why some of the respondents from the interview stated that they are disciplined in terms of waste management, despite some who are not, for there are factors that condition the level of discipline. Qualitatively, the responses of the interviewees suggested that some observe discipline based on how they describe their current waste management practices both within household and community, especially on certain aspects such as disposal, segregation, collection, and the like. However, some believed that factors such as ignorance and irresponsibility condition their level of discipline negatively, hence, their statements about their sense of discipline regarding waste management entail a decreased level. In essence, waste management apps, according to Nkwo et al. (2021), assist to foster effective personal and societal behaviors toward the achievement of the UNSDGs associated with environmental management and discipline. In addition, Xiao (2022) revealed that the relationship between internet use and pro-environmental behavior has

been shown to have overall positive effects, proving that the use of technology greatly enhances pro-environmental behavior CONCLUSION In the midst of an environmental crisis, the fundamental purpose of the study is to determine how the level of awareness and discipline of the residents of Barangay Inosluban regarding waste management, measured by agreement, can be affected by the iNEWsluban App after its implementation. With all the results and findings of the study taken into consideration, the following conclusions are formulated: In the data gathering, all of the respondents of the study are able to manifest their involvement, willingness and cooperation, which thereby made the fulfillment of the objectives achievable. With their responses, the researchers were able to apprehend the respondents’ perception of the current waste management system of their household and community. More specifically, it was ascertained that there are a variety of localized environmental issues that point towards improper waste management, with the insufficiency of environmental programs, lack of awareness, and inconsistency of garbage collection being mentioned most frequently. With this, most respondents describe their waste management practices on a negative note due to improper segregation, inconsistent or totally zero compliance with local waste management protocol. Contrastingly, only few responded that they have been conforming to efficient ways to handle their garbage appropriately, in accordance with the bin system. In essence, despite varying perceptions of the current state of waste management in their community, it is reasonable to conclude that the respondents perceive their community’s waste management system negatively. As yielded by the generalized qualitative and quantitative findings, the researchers were able to conclude that within the current environmental issues of

Barangay Inosluban, the aforementioned technological application had aided in the improvement of the residents’ awareness and discipline. Consequently, the results demonstrated a statistically highly and directly proportional relationship between the said independent and two dependent variables of the study. To conclude, the researchers ascertained that The iNEWsluban Application has a significant impact on the awareness and discipline of the residents of Barangay Inosluban, therefore rejecting the null hypothesis of the study. RECOMMENDATION On the whole, in the contemporary age of technology, the study established that technological applications which are both environmentally driven and user-friendly could contribute greatly to the environmental rehabilitation of Barangay Inosluban and other neighboring communities. By virtue of having analyzed the results, the researchers advance the following recommendations. To app developers, the study has displayed that mobile applications steering towards environmental action that are user-friendly are shown to have a significant effect towards the environmental awareness and discipline of communities. It is recommended that efficiency, interactivity, and user-capabilities are heavily considered in developing an application that aims to promote change. To the respondents, the study exhibits the effectiveness of a mobile application in directing environmental action, thus it is recommended to seek out further applications that may aid in self-initiated environmentally rehabilitating measures. To future researchers, a similar study may be conducted in other locales. It is also recommended that a bigger population size is included in the study to ensure a wider dissemination of intended promotions of environmental awareness. Ultimately, the mixed-method research design made it possible to supplement context to quantitative data and numerical validation for qualitative data, thus it is a recommended model for similar studies.

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