2. Waste & Recycling

Introduction

In UTHM waste is considered as a resource and the complete life cycle of products. In 2012, the power generation capacity of solid waste in Malaysia has reached 33,000 tons per day. This rate surpassed the expectations that have been set out by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which is 30,000 tons by 2020. This will lead to a limited capacity in landfill and the increasing cost of waste management. Therefore, Malaysia will face a risk of environmental pollution and increasing cost of solid waste management which will burden the country and the people (SWCorp, 2015). This unit is a role model for integrated waste management and will boost UTHM’s aspiration to be a green campus. UTHM can greatly improve its image by increasing the diversion rate of waste from the waste stream in main campus that will be disposed to the landfill.

Strategic Aim

To systematically separate waste from resources and progress to zero waste through best practice in solid waste management
To act in an environmentally responsible way and cultural change
To be a role model for an environmentally friendly community

Objectives

To promote awareness among UTHM community
To practice Integrated Solid Waste Management System (ISWM) (prevention, minimization, reuse, recycling, energy recovery and disposal)
To establish a proper waste management system
To encourage the use of ‘recycled’ products
To establish holistic energy and water management framework for UTHM.

Key Performance Indicators

Waste generation according to waste composition in kg
Recycled waste proportion %

Achievement & Reports

SCO – to submit the report to SCO in every 6 months.
Waste production report
Awareness Campaign