SEC. 42. Purposes.-The purposes of this Title are:
a) to set guidelines for waste management with a view to ensuring its effectiveness;
b) to encourage, promote and stimulate technological, educational, economic and social efforts to prevent environmental damage and unnecessary loss of valuable resources of the nation through recovery, recycling and re-use of waste and waste products; and
c) to provide measures to guide and encourage appropriate government agencies in establishing sound, efficient, comprehensive and effective waste management.
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CitationPD 1152 (Philippine Environment Code) Section 42 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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