Pupils' Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of School-Based Solid Waste Management in a Public Elementary School in the Philippines

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• Awareness and practice levels of solid waste management are critically low among pupils.
• Only 35% of students correctly identify recyclable materials, highlighting a key knowledge gap.
• Analysis of survey responses across one public elementary school emphasizes the need for targeted education efforts.
• These findings suggest that enhancing environmental education could foster better waste management behaviors in schools.