SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
University of Cyberjaya (UoC) defines sustainability as a term that encompasses all aspects of ethical business practices by addressing relevant issues responsibly and profitably.
The University recognises the importance of sustainability and its increasing impact to our operations. We are committed to understanding and implementing sustainable practices and to exploring the benefits to the University whilst attempting to achieve the right balance between the needs of the wider community and our focus on delivering quality education to our students.
The University recognises the importance of sustainability and its increasing impact to our operations. We are committed to understanding and implementing sustainable practices and to exploring the benefits to the University whilst attempting to achieve the right balance between the needs of the wider community and our focus on delivering quality education to our students.
Waste Management
University abides by the prescribed standards of the Department of Environment (DOE) in the disposal of scheduled waste. Scheduled waste partners also meet all DOE certification criteria in the treatment of waste disposals. Adhering to the highest standards of waste management and disposal with regards to Scheduled Waste and other hazardous materials.
Disposal of Hazardous Waste
The clinical and medical waste from laboratory and clinical sessions are disposed with precaution. Licensed contractor is appointed for disposal of scheduled waste (hazardous). There is a standard operating procedure that covers all laboratories in university which involves clinical and non-clinical waste.
Paper consumption and Printing
University encourages double sided prints and reuse of printed papers, collection of unused office papers and supplying unused office papers for recycling. Secure printing eliminates forgotten printouts, incorrect jobs can be deleted before printing and thereby reducing paper waste.
The menu list at Delish Cafeteria is written on a blackboard notice board which reduces the need for printing and reduces paper consumption. The café also offers e-wallet service for paperless payments.
Digitalization
University is moving processes to digital systems with the utilization of software such as Microsoft OneDrive, Campus Management System and Learning Management System. Documents are digitized in the effort to reduce the use of paper, ink, and electricity. If paper must be used, reusing single sided paper, selection of appropriate print formats and document styles is encouraged. The use of paper is controlled through a quota system.
Bring your Own Container
Delish, University Cafeteria encourages all to dine-in or bring own packaging in the effort to reduce the use of single use plastics. An additional fee will be charged for takeaway of food and beverages. Vietdekat, one of F&B outlet on campus provided discount for those bringing their own tumbler and containers for takeaways and switched to stainless steel straws.
Encouraging Reduce and Reuse
Minimize waste by encouraging the exchange and reuse of equipment and materials amongst departments. University is also working towards creating recycling procedures, promotion of reducing waste, reusing materials and recycling among staff and students.
Environment Product Declaration
Uoc office chairs are made by Artmatrix which works with Intertek (UK) to assess the product’s lifecycle in order to minimize the carbon footprint with Intertek’s Life Cycle Certification – Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
