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WATER
URBAN BIODIVERSITY
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
DRRM
MOBILITY
AIR/ELECTRICITY
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Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS)

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Building Wastewater Treatment Systems (BWATS)

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Rainwater Detention Ponds

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Rainwater Collection at New Rizal Lib

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Rainwater Collection at Cervini

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Drip Irrigation in Matteo Ricci & Marian Garden

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Urban Forest and Wildlife Sanctuary

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Mini Arboretum of 101 Threatened Philippine Trees

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Ateneo Community Cat Program (ACCaP)

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Materials Recovery Facilities

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Vermicompost Facilities

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No Single Use takeout container in the Loyola Schools

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Emergency Stockpile

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Retrofitted Buildings

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Evacuation Areas

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Electric Jeepney Charging Station

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Carpool Parking Area (North & JSEC)

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Bike Racks

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Boysen KNOxOUT Painted Buildings

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Eliazo Solar Water Heaters

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Solar Panels (Arete)

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WATER
1

Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS)

2

Building Wastewater Treatment Systems (BWATS)

3

Rainwater Detention Ponds

4

Rainwater Collection at New Rizal Lib

5

Rainwater Collection at Cervini

6

Drip Irrigation in Matteo Ricci & Marian Garden

URBAN BIODIVERSITY
7

Urban Forest and Wildlife Sanctuary

8

Mini Arboretum of 101 Threatened Philippine Trees

9

Ateneo Community Cat Program (ACCaP)

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
10

Materials Recovery Facilities

11

Vermicompost Facilities

12

No Single Use takeout container in the Loyola Schools

DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (DRRM)
13

Emergency Stockpile

14

Retrofitted Buildings

15

Evacuation Areas

MOBILITY
16

Electric Jeepney Charging Station

17

Carpool Parking Area (North & JSEC)

18

Bike Racks

AIR/ELECTRICITY
19

Boysen KNOxOUT Painted Buildings

20

Eliazo Solar Water Heaters

21

Solar Panels (Arete)

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E-Jeep Lane
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Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS)

The Decentralized Wastewater Treatment System (DEWATS) is composed of aerobic and anaerobic reactors, ponds, and constructed reed beds that mimic natural systems for wastewater treatment. This DEWATS processes wastewater from nearby buildings. The treated wastewater is used to irrigate the neighboring green spaces or collected for cleaning walkways and driveways.

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Building Wastewater Treatment Systems (BWATS)

The Building Wastewater Treatment Systems (BWATS) around the campus are smaller versions of the DEWATS. Each system is paired with a building to process the wastewater coming from its bathrooms. Through a constructed reed bed, wastewater is treated and afterwards collected for irrigating green spaces or cleaning walkways and driveways.

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Rainwater Detention Ponds

The rainwater detention ponds around campus collect rainwater to reduce the amount of rainwater runoff and decrease reliance on municipal water. This stored rainwater is used for irrigating green spaces or cleaning walkways and driveways.

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Rainwater Collection at New Rizal Lib

Rainwater is collected from the roof of the New Rizal Library. This rainwater is filtered, stored in the basement, and used to flush the toilets, reducing the need for municipal water. While the water stored here would often last well into the dry season, the building is dual-piped so municipal water may still be used when there is no supply.

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Rainwater Collection at Cervini

Even old buildings can be retrofitted to integrate rainwater collection and reuse. The washroom of the Cervini Cafeteria uses rainwater through a simple rooftop collection and storage cistern and connecting pipes. This small-scale system can easily be replicated in other locations with similar needs.

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Drip Irrigation

Treated Wastewater is used for watering the Matteo Ricci and Marian Garden using drip irrigation. Water is delivered straight to the soil, saving it from excess evaporation or run off.

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Urban Forest and Wildlife Sanctuary

The Urban Forest and Wildlife Sanctuary is a section of the campus designated for urban wildlife. The Sanctuary is protected from any future infrastructure developments.

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Mini Arboretum of 101 Threatened Philippine Trees

The Mini-Arboretum of 101 Threatened Philippine Trees houses 27 different species of native trees. These threatened species are nurtured so that they may become mother trees and sources of seeds to be used for reforestation efforts around the country. This arboretum was also made possible by the generous support of the Manlapaz family and the Energy Development Corporation - BINHI program.

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Ateneo Community Cat Program (ACCaP)

The Ateneo Community Cat Program (ACCaP) is a university-wide program that promotes animal welfare and human health and safety through Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) efforts, a monitored feeding schedule, a formal cat adoption system, and an information and education campaign.

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Materials Recovery Facilities

Waste collected in the segregation bins are brought to their respective unit’s Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF). Recyclable materials (ex. PET bottles, HDPE/PP plastics, aluminum cans, dry paper) and electronic waste (ex. cables, batteries, electronic parts) are stored before being sold to accredited recyclers.

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Vermicompost Facilities

The Ateneo Grade School and the Loyola Schools have vermicomposting facilities that use African Nightcrawlers to process organic waste from our green spaces and cafeterias.

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No Single Use takeout container in the Loyola Schools

Cafeterias in the Loyola Schools have a No Single-Use Takeout Container Policy. The community is advised to Bring Your Own Baunan (BYOB) or use the containers available for a deposit fee at the cafeterias.

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Emergency Stockpile

All campuses are divided into Local Unit Emergency Response Teams (LUERT) to effectively respond to emergencies. Each LUERT is equipped with a stockpile of emergency supplies including non-perishable food, tents, search and rescue equipment, among others. These are secured in container vans placed in strategic locations.

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Retrofitted Buildings

The Loyola Heights campus is situated close to the Marikina Valley Fault System. All school buildings have been inspected for structural integrity and have been determined as more than compliant to the National Building Code of the Philippines. As an added precaution, buildings closest to the faultline have been retrofitted with additional support structures.

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Evacuation Areas

Safe open spaces around the campus are designated evacuation areas for emergencies.

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Electric Jeepney Charging Station

Five electric shuttles, called E-jeeps, ferry passengers around the campus. The E-jeeps recharge at the designated charging station beside Gate 2.

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Carpool Parking Area

In the Loyola Schools, the Department of Student Welfare and Services (DSWS) facilitates the car-pooling services. College students who join this service are reserved a convenient parking slot.

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Bike Racks

To encourage the use of bicycles and scooters, all campus roads have a designated bike lane which are complemented by conveniently placed bike racks.

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Boysen KNOxOUT

Light colored buildings, such as PIPAC, are painted using Boysen KNOxOutTM, a paint that uses Cristal Activ photocatalytic technology to convert nitrogen oxides (the precursor to photochemical smog) into calcium carbonate.

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Cervini Solar Water Heaters

Since 2016, hot water provided to the dormitories in Eliazo has been heated using solar water heaters found on the roof.

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Solar Panels (Arete & CTC)

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