Pollution Control Section - USTP CDO

🌏 𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗣-𝗖𝗗𝗢 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗨𝗽 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲

In observance of Earth Month 2026, the Pollution Control Section, together with Environmental Science students and the University Student Government, took part in a clean-up drive at Coastal Road, Lapasan, on April 25, 2026.

This initiative highlights the importance of environmental awareness, community participation, and collective action in keeping our coastal areas clean and protected.

Let’s continue working together for a greener and healthier environment! 🌿💙

As part of the institution’s commitment to sustainable practices, we encourage everyone to participate in Earth Hour on March 28 at 8:30 PM by switching off lights for one hour, symbolizing our collective commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action. 💡✨
Let this simple act serve as a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect and preserve our planet for future generations.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🌿🐾 Today, we celebrate the incredible diversity of life on Earth and remind ourselves of our responsibility to protect it.

Every species plays a vital role in keeping our planet healthy by providing resources, maintaining ecological stability, and contributing to clean air, water, and food systems. However, many of these species are increasingly threatened by habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, and other human activities.

This day encourages us to recognize our shared responsibility to protect biodiversity and continue to promote awareness, support conservation efforts, and take meaningful actions in our own communities. Because when we protect wildlife, we protect life itself. 💚🌱

Every 2nd of February, we celebrate World Wetlands Day! 🌎💚

Wetlands sustain biodiversity, protect communities from floods, and serve as nature’s water filters. Let's recognize their value and renew our commitment to protect and conserve these vital ecosystems.

Today, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to 𝐃𝐑. 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐋 𝐄. 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐙𝐀 for his dedication, hard work, and commitment during his time in the role. Your guidance in keeping our office and this institution environmentally compliant and responsible made a lasting impact on the university.

Thank you for your service and for being a strong advocate of environmental responsibility. Wishing you continued success in your next journey! 🌿🌱

Join us as we move towards a better and responsible Trailblazer! See you there!

𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙚𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙞𝙘. 𝙄𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 — 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨.
— 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘚𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘩

If you’re a Regency enthusiast, you’ve probably heard how members of high society often suffered from lead poisoning due to the cosmetics they used during that era. While many think of it as a problem of the past, lead poisoning sadly remains a concern today. Although its use has greatly declined because of known health risks, lead is still found in certain materials such as radiation shielding, plumbing, and some imported products—including canned goods, toys, and cosmetics.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of lead exposure, particularly for children, and encouraging efforts to eliminate its major sources. While completely removing lead from modern life may not yet be possible, promoting awareness, ensuring proper product screening, and knowing the warning signs are essential steps in reducing its harmful impact.

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘒𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘨
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘻 𝘈𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘻

“𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 ‘𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮’. 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙩 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙜𝙤 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚.”– 𝘼𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙙, 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮

The United Nations’ most recent Global E-Waste Monitor report estimates that 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 will exceed 𝟳𝟰 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬.Higher consumption of electrical and electronic equipment, as well as short life cycles and limited repair options, will drive the increase.
According to the report, the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗲-𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀. The country is estimated to have generated 3.9 kg of e-waste per capita in 2019. This is not only a major health hazard for local people. Pollution from e-waste can also damage the environment and the climate. But e-waste is not all bad news. If collected, stored and handled correctly, it can be a lucrative source of precious metals.

On a recent visit to the Philippines, Gerd Müller, Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), visited a treatment, storage and disposal (TSD) facility for e-waste set up by UNIDO and the Philippines’ Department of the Environment and Natural Resources. The TSD facility is located in Barangay Bagong Silang in Caloocan City in metropolitan Manila. By being responsible with our e-waste, we protect not only our environment but also the future generations who will inherit it. Together, we can make technology work for the planet, not against it.

Let’s power a cleaner and greener tomorrow—one device at a time! 🌿🔌

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘢𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘻 𝘈𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘻

𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝟮.𝟬 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

September 27, 2025 - The second installment of LegaTrees - a tree planting activity spearheaded by the Environmental Science Society - has concluded its first phase. The event in collaboration with The City Local Environment and Natural Resources Office (CLENRO) organized for 75 mangrove trees to be planted at the coastal area of Barangay Bonbon, Cagayan de Oro City.

The ESS Officers, together with staff and fellow environmental science students, kicked off the activity with a coastal clean-up, an endeavor to lessen the amount of debris in the vicinity. Mr. Jerome G. Saldia, a representative from CLENRO provided the seedlings for planting. He imparted encouraging words, reminding students that, “Gamay man, pero nakapaayo ta sa atong kinaiyahan”.

The activity ended with cheers and bright smiles from the students,proud to have made a difference, however small. Their faces reflected both pride and joy as they strengthened bonds with one another, made a step towards greening lands, and built connections with the residents as well as individuals who shared in their environmental advocacy, “Tungo sa maunlad na Kalikasan at Kapaligiran”.

𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘉𝘺 𝘒𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘻𝘦𝘭 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘨
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘉𝘺 𝘌𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯

“𝙋𝙖𝙜-𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙨𝙤𝙜 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙣, 𝙞𝙠𝙖𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙗𝙖𝙜-𝙤 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙜𝙞𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙣.”

The World Environmental Health Day challenges us to foster the delicate relationship between nature and life itself. Thoughtful efforts, whether it is big or small—help us to cultivate clean air, clean water, and secure environments for all living creatures. Not merely looking after the earth is an investment–it is a guarantee of a brighter future.

The change will start when a single hand raises to it, a single step to consciousness, and a single society favoring the bravery to act over complacency. Today, be that change. Protect the environment, value our health and motivate others to stand with you.

𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘉𝘺 𝘌𝘭 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘈. 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭
𝘓𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘉𝘺 𝘌𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯