UOWA encourages reusable materials and digital solutions to minimise disposable waste.
Key Actions:
• Staff ceramic mugs, student reusable water bottles
• Water dispensers and reusable cafeteria packaging
• Digital platforms and online assignment submission reduce paper use
• Double-sided printing, draft paper reuse, and email/online communication
Impact:
• Paper use reduced from 110 tons (2023) to 100 tons (2024)
• Plastic use reduced from 65 tons (2023) to 58 tons (2024)
• Contributes directly to SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
Future Plans:
• Campus-wide refill stations
• Department-level audits for printing and cafeteria consumption
• Increased hybrid/online learning to reduce printed materials