LAGUNA UNIVERSITY
Laguna Sports Complex, Bubukal, Santa Cruz,
4009, Laguna
A. Significance of the Study
The study enhances the capability of eliminating waste in various
waterways in a versatile and effective manner. The model has a great potential to
change with in the collection of waste on waterways. Through the use of wireless
remote, people can improve the methods wherein waste can be collected even
unattended. The model can also be used in places where there are noticeable
circulating wastes which have to be removed.
Below is a list of significant contributions of the study.
In global context, the study will help agricultural industry as it is a major
consumer of fresh water. Agriculture uses 70 percent of global freshwater.
Food production has grown by more than 100 percent in the last 30 years.
So by eliminating these waste can positively affect the global food
production as the population continuously increasing.
In economic context, the study will will improve countries' economic
growth and makes a significant contribution on fighting poverty. The
government can use this model to allow technological improvements in
waste collection in various waterways. Enhanced water quality and
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LAGUNA UNIVERSITY
Laguna Sports Complex, Bubukal, Santa Cruz,
4009, Laguna
treatment, as well as better water resource control, improve economic
development and lead substantially reducing poverty.
In environmental context, the study helps fight pollution as the number of
waste in bodies water greatly increasing and affecting wildlife. Experts
report that 4.8–12.7 million tons of waste reach the ocean per year as a
result of the intensive use of plastics. Micro-plastics form as concrete
steadily degrades. These micro-plastics can be consumed by fish, which
can then be consumed by humans which can lead various diseases.
In societal context, the study will help Residents along waterways as they
could be harmed during rough weather when waterways get clogged with
waste, causing flooding. Using the model to gather waste on waterways
will help to avoid flooding and harmful pollution. Cleaner systems of
freshwater also provide water for consumption, crops, irrigation, electricity
and transportation.
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LAGUNA UNIVERSITY
Laguna Sports Complex, Bubukal, Santa Cruz,
4009, Laguna
B. Scope and Delimitation
The study covers the development of collection of waste in waterways
using a model of enhanced waste collector. Furthermore, the study aims to
increase the chance of collecting waste with an improved model. Its purpose is
in the hope of resolving the problem of water pollution that greatly affects
biodiversity and human life. The waste collected from the water would be lifted by
the conveyor system and deposited directly in the container. The model includes
a waterproof casing, which can be used in rainy seasons and wet environments.
The study will be conducted on as much as possible in different weather
conditions to find specifics results at waterways with severe contamination of
waste products.
Due to design constraints, this study does not cover collection of the bigger
waste products. The model waste collector is only capable of collecting floating
waste and unable to reach the submerge waste.
