3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) program for university’s waste
3R Program — Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Andijan State Technical Institute actively implements a comprehensive 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) program to reduce waste, promote efficient resource use, and embed sustainable habits across campus.
On-site Waste Containers
- Plastic recycling: Dedicated containers across campus.
- Waste paper: Separate containers for paper collection.
- Non-recyclable waste: Important dedicated containers for general refuse.
- Glass & aluminum: Rarely generated on-site, therefore no separate bins installed.
- E-waste: Special handling in progress — cannot be disposed of with regular garbage.
Reduce — Minimizing Paper Usage
An electronic document management system has been rolled out across 100% of departments, replacing traditional paper workflows. Staff and students now send, store, and manage documents digitally, reducing paper dependency and streamlining administrative processes.
Reuse — Promoting Resource Consciousness
All departments ( 100% coverage ) are participating in reuse initiatives: encouraging double-sided printing when necessary, repurposing materials, and using reusable bags instead of single-use plastic.
Recycle — Sorting & Diverting Waste
Waste-sorting systems are in place campus-wide, with 35% of departments fully implementing them. Separated recyclables (plastic bottles, paper) are sold to local recycling companies and processed via municipal recycling facilities to support the circular economy.