Andijan State technical Institute has prioritized sustainable waste management practices, with a particular focus on reducing wastepaper usage. In response to environmental concerns, the institute has introduced several initiatives aimed at minimizing paper consumption and fostering a more sustainable working culture. These include organized activities to encourage the reuse of one-sided printed paper, which are actively practiced by both students and staff. This initiative has helped cultivate greater environmental awareness and responsibility within the campus community.
In addition to paper reduction efforts, the institute has implemented a continuous campaign for sorting and recycling specific types of inorganic waste. Plastic bottles, metal cans, hard paper, and glass are separated at source and collected by local recycling services for proper treatment. This approach not only reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills but also supports broader environmental objectives, including resource conservation and waste minimization.
As a result of these combined efforts, the institute successfully treated about 430 tons of inorganic waste—comprising 113 tons of reused printed paper and 55 tons of recycled materials—which represents approximately 12.8 % of the total 430 tons of inorganic, non-toxic waste generated. While this marks meaningful progress, the university remains committed to expanding its recycling programs, enhancing awareness campaigns, and improving waste sorting infrastructure to further reduce its environmental footprint in the coming years.