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Harmony in Crisis: The Urgent Call for Stewardship and Sustainability in the Lament of Mother Earth

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The lament of Mother Earth resounds as a poignant reminder of the consequences wrought by humanity's reckless exploitation of natural resources and callous environmental practices. This solemn cry, echoing through the scars left by over-exploitation, irresponsible waste disposal, and unbalanced deforestation for construction, is a stark testament to the urgency of a transformative approach. The sacred text of Ecclesiastes 3:11 offers wisdom, stating, "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end." This verse underscores the divine order and beauty inherent in nature, a gift entrusted to humanity for stewardship rather than exploitation. International law, reflected in treaties like the Paris Agreement, which the Philippines and numerous countries have ratified, emphasizes the collective responsibility to combat climate change. The Convention on Biological Diversity

Assumption: Implementation of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Establishing a Recycling Facility in Metro Manila

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Assumption: Implementation of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Establishing a Recycling Facility in Metro Manila-By Jaime H. Menor Jr. Identification of Key Stages: In the assumed scenario of establishing a recycling facility in Metro Manila, the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) would commence by identifying key stages in the life cycle of the recycling process. These stages would hypothetically encompass raw material extraction, production of recycled materials, distribution, use of recycled products, and disposal of residual waste. Example: Assumed Identification of Key Stages in the Recycling Facility: Raw Material Extraction: Hypothetical collection of plastic waste from various sources in Metro Manila, including households, commercial establishments, and industrial facilities. Production of Recycled Materials: Theoretical processing and transformation of collected plastic waste into recycled materials within the recycling facility. Distribution: Imaginary transportation of recycled mat