Waste Measurement & Recycling Policy [12.2.4]
Policy to measure waste generation, recycling rates, and landfill reduction.
Accurate measurement of waste generation and systematic recycling programs are foundational to responsible consumption and circularity. PTUK’s Waste Generation and Recycling Measurement Procedure sets the method for classifying waste streams (organic, plastic, paper, metal, electronic, hazardous), designating collection points, and recording weights and volumes using scales and logs. The Sustainability Office publishes regular measurement reports which feed into KPIs and the university’s sustainability reporting cycle. Measurement enables targeted interventions (e.g., increased recycling infrastructure, composting expansion, procurement changes) and helps quantify progress towards SDG12 targets on waste reduction and recycling. Students participate in monitoring and data analysis as part of coursework and projects, providing hands-on learning while strengthening institutional data quality. The procedure makes the university’s recycling activities auditable and repeatable.
Activities Table
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Activity Name |
Detailed Description |
Official Link / Source |
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Waste Generation & Recycling Measurement Procedure |
Sustainability Office Procedure for classifying, measuring and recording waste streams across campus; includes guidance on scales, logs and reporting frequency. Measurement dataset, KPIs. enables data-driven waste management. |
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Campus Recycling Stations & Metrics Program |
Setup of segregated bins at key points, routine weighing and reporting by facilities, students. Tonnage reports and recycling rates increase diversion from landfill and informs procurement. |
https://ptuk.edu.ps/en/news/?id=2117
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Organic Waste Composting + Measurement |
Composting unit with measured inflows/outflows to quantify organic diversion; used by agriculture faculty. Compost volumes, diversion metrics. Helps to increase circular reuse of organic waste. |
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Annual Waste & Recycling Report (KPIs) |
Consolidated report on waste generation and recycling rates to inform management decisions. Annual KPI report and improvement targets. Help to improve reporting and operational planning. |
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