Waste

Program to reduce the use of paper and plastic on campus

Program to Reduce the Use of Paper and Plastic on Campus

Awareness and Education Campaign

  • Workshops and Seminars: Organize workshops and seminars on environmental impacts of paper and plastic use.
  • Posters and Signage: Install signs promoting paperless practices and plastic reduction.
  • Social Media Campaign: Use social media, newsletters, and website to share reduction tips.
  • Green Ambassadors: Create a team of volunteers to promote sustainable practices.

Paper Use Reduction

  • Digital Submission of Assignments: Encourage students to submit work through LMS platforms.
  • Paperless Meetings: Use digital note-taking and presentations.
  • Double-sided Printing: Set printers to default double-sided printing.
  • E-books and Online Resources: Promote digital textbooks and e-learning materials.
  • Electronic Flyers and Notices: Use digital boards, email announcements, and app notifications.

Plastic Use Reduction

  • Ban Single-Use Plastics: Eliminate straws, cups, and cutlery; use reusable or biodegradable items.
  • Reusable Bottles and Containers: Provide reusable items and install water refill stations.
  • Incentive Program: Offer café discounts for those using reusable containers.
  • Compostable Packaging: Ensure dining services use biodegradable utensils and containers.

Waste Management and Recycling

  • Accessible Recycling Bins: Place labeled paper and plastic bins across the campus.
  • Recycling Drives: Organize campus-wide drives for paper, plastic, and e-waste.
  • Waste Audits: Monitor and track waste levels for progress measurement.

Sustainable Office Practices

  • Reduce Paper in Administration: Shift to paperless systems and online forms.
  • Cloud Storage: Promote Google Drive, OneDrive, and other cloud systems.
  • Electronic Signature Tools: Use digital signatures instead of printed forms.

Campus Partnerships and Collaborations

  • Collaborate with Suppliers: Reduce plastic packaging in partnership with vendors.
  • Student Organizations: Work with environmental clubs to host sustainability events.
  • External Partnerships: Engage with NGOs and environmental groups.

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Track Progress: Monitor paper and plastic usage with measurable goals.
  • Feedback Loop: Collect feedback to improve programs.
  • Recognition and Awards: Reward significant sustainability contributions.

Long-term Initiatives

  • Sustainability Pledge: Encourage students and staff to commit to reducing waste.
  • Integration into Curriculum: Include sustainability-focused courses and projects.
  • Annual Sustainability Report: Publish yearly progress and new goals.

Recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship, the university encourages all departments, personnel, and students to adopt the following measures:

  1. Minimize printed paper usage and print only when necessary.
  2. Use personal drinking glasses or tumblers.
  3. Use cloth bags instead of single-use plastic bags.
  4. Advocate double-sided printing.
  5. Use electronic document systems.
  6. Reuse plastic bags and bottles.
  7. Use electronic textbooks and teaching materials.
  8. Use personal food containers instead of disposable ones.
  9. Reduce paper consumption in administrative processes.
  10. Support products made from natural or recycled materials.
  11. Implement waste sorting for recycling.