12.5 Target 12.5: Recycling rates
Indicator 12.5.1 is the national recycling rate, tons of material recycled.
Responses 1. The Campus Facilities Management has created a partnership with the students’ Community Services Initiatives (CSI) and various Academic Schools and organizations to drive recycling initiative for organics wastes and construction-related waste. 2. Programs and initiatives are implemented to raise awareness of recycling on campus Recycling containers are installed across the campus.
Challenges Excessive use of non-biodegradable items, non-recyclable items and high voltage of technology usage that promotes high percentage of chemical emissions possess a challenge to the university to lower the consumption of these materials within the campus grounds and maintain a lowenergy rating
Contributions Community Services Initiatives (CSI) The Campus Facilities Management has created an excellent partnership with the students’ Community Services Initiatives (CSI) and various Academic Schools and other Support organizations to drive Recycling initiative for organics wastes and construction-related waste from major projects. Figure 9.1 shows one of the collaborations banners with SABD on creating and managing a recycle booth machine that encourages student to recycle their old fabrics and garments.
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