Reduce : There are a total of 32 Reduce programs.

1. Food waste from the cafeteria is reduced by using food scraps as animal feed.

The university has a farm where pigs are raised, and organic waste is used as animal feed. This initiative reduces waste and lowers the cost of animal feed production.

2. Discarded vegetable reduced by using as fish feed

While trimmings and leftover vegetables from vegetable seedlings are utilized as feed for Nile tilapia and silver barb in the university’s KIA-D Demonstrative Farm

3. Composting.

The university has established a unit or project to promote composting by converting collected organic waste into compost for use in university gardens and plots. The compost is produced by composting leaves, twigs, and grass clippings to nourish campus trees. This initiative aims to address the high cost of commercial fertilizers and add value to organic materials generated from pruning, mowing, and leaf cleaning. The composting process is based on research and the formulation of compost recipes to ensure quality. The resulting compost undergoes quality testing to meet compost standards before use.

4. Develop an information system that fully utilizes an electronic document man agreement system 27 Programs like the DOMs system for intra– and inter–university correspondence.

This project aims to significantly reduce paper consumption within the organization by developing a comprehensive digital document management system. This system will handle all types of documents from creation, storage, sharing, and retrieval, eliminating the need for physical copies. This will result in reduced paper usage, lower printing and storage costs,

5. Paperless Initiatives under “WU INNOVATION DAY 2025”

Promote innovations that can reduce paper usage in work processes

6. Eco–friendly Food Packaging

The use of eco-friendly food packaging helps reduce the amount of plastic waste

• Reuse : There are a total of 4 Reuse programs.

1. A plastic reduction campaign is encouraging staff and students to bring reusable bags and personal water bottles to reduce single–use plastic packaging.

This project encourages staff and students to use reusable bags and personal water bottles to reduce single-use plastic waste, a major contributor to plastic pollution. It aligns with the university’s green initiative, aiming to conserve the environment and promote sustainability by decreasing plastic waste on campus.

2. Water dispensers have been installed to decrease the use of plastic water bottles.

This project aims to reduce the use of plastic water bottles by providing clean drinking water dispensers for staff, students, and visitors across the university. This initiative ensures convenient and safe access to clean drinking water, reducing reliance on single-use plastic bottles.

3. The campaign promotes the use of both sides of paper to conserve resources.

This project aims to reduce paper consumption by encouraging staff and students to use both sides of paper. This initiative will significantly decrease the amount of paper used on campus.

4. Utilize treated wastewater for car washing, garbage bin cleaning, and campus landscaping.

This project aims to reuse treated wastewater for various on-campus activities such as car washing, garbage bin cleaning, and watering plants. By recycling treated wastewater, we can reduce our consumption of water supply, lower water procurement costs, and conserve water resources.

• Recycle : There are a total of 2 Recycle programs.

1. The Recycling Waste Bank Project.

The Walailak University Recycling Waste Bank Project aims to promote sustainable waste management within the university. The primary goals are to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and to encourage recycling through waste segregation. By collaborating with recycling companies, the project generates revenue for the university. This initiative aligns with the concept of a Green University and is part of the implementation of the UI GreenMetric principles.

2. Converting waste into fuel reduces the gas costs of incineration.

This project aims to maximize the utilization of waste by converting non-recyclable materials into alternative fuels. Instead of direct incineration which requires additional fuel, this process reduces the consumption of gaseous fuels.

• 3R (Reduce,Reuse,Recycle) : There are a total of 3 programs.

1. Programs and activities supporting the Single–Use Plastic policy at Walailak University

Students and staff actively participate by bringing their own reusable bags and water bottles to campus.

2. WU Graduates 2024 “ Green Gifts for a Better Future”

Plastic waste reduction achieved from graduation activities

3. A plastic reduction campaign is encouraging staff and students to bring reusable bags and personal water bottles to reduce single–use plastic packaging.

This project encourages staff and students to use reusable bags and personal water bottles to reduce single-use plastic waste, a major contributor to plastic pollution. It aligns with the university’s green initiative, aiming to conserve the environment and promote sustainability by decreasing plastic waste on campus.