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Goal 12

Responsible Consumption and Production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

12.2

Key Focus Areas

Waste Reduction and Recycling

Promoting waste segregation, recycling, reuse, and responsible disposal practices to minimise waste generation across university campuses.

Sustainable Resource Management

Encouraging the efficient use of water, energy, paper, and other materials while reducing unnecessary consumption and resource wastage.

Sustainable Procurement and Purchasing

Encouraging environmentally responsible purchasing decisions that consider product durability, resource efficiency, reduced packaging, and waste minimisation wherever feasible.

Paperless and Digital Practices

Promoting digital documentation, electronic communication, and responsible printing practices to reduce paper consumption and improve operational efficiency.

Responsible Laboratory and Hazardous Waste Management

Encouraging appropriate segregation, handling, storage, and authorised disposal of laboratory, biomedical, electronic, and other regulated waste streams in accordance with applicable requirements.

Sustainability Awareness and Engagement

Engaging students, faculty, staff, and communities through awareness campaigns and educational activities that encourage responsible consumption, reuse, recycling, and sustainable lifestyles.

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