Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has implemented several policies and initiatives aimed at minimising the use of disposable items, particularly single-use plastics, to promote environmental sustainability on campus.
Circular Letter on Waste Reduction: In June 2024, the Vice-Rector for Human Resources and Finance issued Circular Letter Number 6627/UN1.P4/PL.00.00/2024, emphasising efforts to reduce waste in food and beverage services. The letter encourages the use of reusable or biodegradable materials and discourages single-use plastics in campus activities.
SE Wakil Rektor Pengelolaan Sampah di Lingkungan UGM
Circular Letter Number 8846/UN1.P.V/Dit-Aset/TR.01.02/2023
SE Rektor Kewajiban Pengelolaan Sampah di Lingkungan UGM
Circular Letter number 9034/UN1.P/OT.01.03/2024
- Faculty of Economics and Business UGM
Distribution of Reusable Tumblers: UGM has actively promoted the use of reusable containers to reduce plastic waste. For instance, in July 2024, the Faculty of Economics and Business distributed 700 eco-friendly refillable water bottles (tumblers) to new undergraduate students as part of their sustainability efforts. - Faculty of Engineering UGM
The engineering faculty gave 1617 tumblers to new undergraduate students in the class of 2023. Symbolically, the tumblers were given to 8 student representatives from 8 departments in the engineering faculty. - Vocational school UGM
Sustainable Meeting Practices: The Vocational School at UGM has adopted strategies to eliminate plastic and cardboard from meeting consumables. Since June 2024, they have implemented buffet-style services and utilized reusable food containers and bamboo baskets during meetings, significantly reducing plastic and cardboard waste. - Faculty of Pharmacy UGM
Supporting the Environment, UGM Faculty of Pharmacy Presents Disposal Facilities for Single-Use Plastic Drinking Water Bottles
Through these policies and practices, UGM demonstrates its dedication to reducing the use of disposable items and fostering a sustainable campus environment. Details of this activity can also be found here.
Waste Management in the University Environment
https://dppa.ugm.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/sites/1139/2021/11/050301_2020.pdf
https://ppid.ugm.ac.id/file/rencana-strategis-ugm-tahun-2022-2027/
Implementation of minimization of disposable items at Faculty and Center Level
Many faculties in Universitas Gadjah Mada initiate to issue letters of instruction in order to support efforts to reduce non-organic waste in the Universitas Gadjah Mada environment, especially those originating from the use of synthetic cork/Styrofoam in flower board arrangements in certain events and functions. Non-organic materials in the celebrations of events and functions should be replaced by natural fresh flowers, plants, or fruits.
c. Circular Letter on Efforts to Reduce Waste in Serving Food and Beverages in the Universitas Gadjah Mada (Circular Letter Number 6627/UN1.P4/PL.00.00/2024)
d. UGM Postgraduate School Implement Healthy Living in Meetings: Consume Local Snacks and Drinks Without Cardboard
As a follow-up to the Circular Letter on Efforts to Reduce Waste in Serving Food and Beverages in the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), the UGM Postgraduate School (SPs) has taken action by implementing a new policy in providing food for official meetings and internal activities. Now, SPs UGM serves healthier snacks that are free from box packaging, as well as local bottled water produced independently by UGM. At the SPs, the use of bottled water is strictly approved only if the bottled water is supplied by Toyagama – the drinking water supply system (DWSS) produced by UGM. The plastic bottle will be further recycled and reused by UGM.
e. Faculty of Psychology Implement an Environmentally Friendly Consumption Serving Policy
The implementation of the policy on Efforts to Reduce Waste in Serving Food and Beverages in the Universitas Gadjah Mada at the Faculty of Psychology is through the use of small stainless-steel plates or plates rather than disposable packaging. Further, for the main meals, faculty Psychology collaborates with catering parties that provide food containers that can be washed and returned.
References:
- Circular Letter Number 6627/UN1.P4/PL.00.00/2024
- Circular Letter Number 8846/UN1.P.V/Dit-Aset/TR.01.02/2023
- Circular Letter number 9034/UN1.P/OT.01.03/2024
- Faculty of Economics and Business Distribution of Reusable Tumblers
- Faculty of Engineering UGM Distribution of Reusable Tumblers
- The Vocational School at UGM has adopted strategies to eliminate plastic and cardboard from meeting consumables
- Faculty of Pharmacy Presents Disposal Facilities for Single-Use Plastic Drinking Water Bottles
- Waste Management in the University Environment
- Notification of Reducing Non-Organic Waste at the Faculty of Pharmacy
- Notification of Reducing Non-Organic Waste at the Faculty of Dentistry
- Circular Letter Number 6627/UN1.P4/PL.00.00/2024
- UGM Postgraduate School Implement Healthy Living in Meetings: Consume Local Snacks and Drinks Without Cardboard
- Faculty of Psychology Implement an Environmentally Friendly Consumption Serving Policy