The university has developed and is currently implementing a program aimed at effective waste management. Step by step, concrete actions are being taken to reduce the use of plastic and paper.
Aim of the Program: To minimize waste, raise awareness among students and staff about the importance of waste management, and create sustainable practices on campus.
Digitalization of Documents: The university is implementing the digitalization of documents through the Salem Office and Univer programs. This process aims to convert paper documents into electronic formats, significantly simplifying their storage and access.
Educational Programs: Abai University offers specialized training for students, faculty, and staff on effectively using cloud storage, e-readers, and digital collaboration tools. This training provides practical guidance on utilizing cloud storage for secure and accessible document management, enhancing communication and teamwork.
Reusable Mugs, Thermoses, and Eco-Bags: The university actively promotes initiatives for using reusable mugs, thermoses, and eco-bags to reduce waste and increase environmental responsibility among students and staff. Students and staff can use reusable mugs and thermoses for beverages in university cafes and dining halls, as well as at water fountains located on each campus. This helps reduce the number of single-use cups and bottles. The program for distributing reusable shopping bags encourages students to use them instead of plastic bags. These measures contribute to fostering a culture of sustainable consumption and environmental responsibility within the university community.
Book Exchange and Donation: The university organizes programs for book exchange and donation aimed at creating a cultural environment and encouraging reading among students and staff, while also reducing waste. This helps decrease the number of unwanted books and promotes their reuse, thereby contributing to waste reduction.
Implementation of Eco-Boxes: Inorganic waste is collected and sorted into three containers: for plastic, aluminum, and paper. After sorting, the waste is sent to a local recycling center. In addition to these recycling operations, the university periodically launches campaigns to promote conscious and careful consumption, fostering a culture of waste reduction and reuse.
Volunteer Activities: The university has an active group of eco-volunteers as part of the eco-club "Ayala," which promotes environmental protection and sustainable development among students and staff. Through their initiatives, waste is reduced, the use of single-use plastic products is decreased, and awareness of the importance of environmental responsibility is raised.
This program, aimed at comprehensively reducing waste and supporting sustainable development on campus, includes the initiative for reducing paper and plastic use. The 3R initiative is planned to evolve into 6R, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and effective resource management.
