The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) continues to advance its environmental sustainability agenda through the full implementation of its no single-use plastic policy through the Office Memo 07-22. These initiatives form part of the universityโs ongoing contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), reinforcing CBSUAโs commitment to responsible campus management and climate action.
๐ก๐ผ-๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐: ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ
CBSUA maintains a strict ban on single-use plastics across all campuses. This policy includes the prohibition of plastic straws, disposable cups, plastic wrappers, and similar SUP items within university premises.
Key provisions include:
1. Strict avoidance of single-use plastics in canteens, stores, offices, and events.
2. Vendors and caterers are required to bring back the garbage they generate.
3. Regular monitoring of waste generation, including food waste, to promote reduction and responsible behavior.
This policy not only decreases plastic consumption but also cultivates a culture of environmental responsibility among students, personnel, and concessionaires.
๐ช๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐๐-๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ
Complementing the plastic ban is CBSUAโs structured waste segregation system, implemented in accordance with RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act). All academic units, administrative offices, canteens, and residence facilities are required to:
– Segregate waste at the source into biodegradable, non-biodegradable/residual, and factory-returnable categories.
– Use segregated and labeled bins available throughout the campus.
– Follow an established collection schedule (e.g., biodegradable on Mondays, residual on Wednesdays, factory returnables on Fridays).
– Ensure proper packaging and timely placement of waste for pickup to prevent contamination and scattering.
This system ensures orderly waste flow, reduces the volume of mixed waste, and supports recycling efforts.
๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ (๐ ๐ฅ๐): ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐
CBSUAโs Material Recovery Facility plays a central role in the universityโs waste management strategy. The MRF serves as the storage and sorting hub for residual and recyclable waste before these are processed or collected by accredited handlers. It supports the universityโs recycling and recovery efforts, reduction of landfill-bound waste, and compliance with environmental standards.
CBSUAโs MRF and composting initiatives were also recognized in regional environmental reports, further highlighting the universityโs active contribution to sustainable solid waste management practices in Bicol.
๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฏ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ ๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ฎ: ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐บ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
Through these integrated initiatives, CBSUA demonstrates clear progress toward SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The universityโs efforts:
– Reduce waste generation through responsible policies,
– Promote efficient resource use through segregation and recovery,
– Strengthen campus-wide environmental awareness, and
– Institutionalize long-term, systems-based waste management solutions.
Together, these reinforce CBSUAโs role as a leading SUC championing sustainability, environmental stewardship, and climate-responsive operations.
๐๐๐ฆ๐จ๐โ๐ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ถ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ
CBSUA continues to enhance its sustainability programs through capacity-building, consistent monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and improvements to its MRF operations. These ongoing efforts underscore the universityโs strategic direction toward a greener, more resilient, and environmentally responsible academic community.