GO! Checklist
Category 2: Waste Reduction
Regardless of the type of waste generated, purchasing and disposal costs need to be paid. By adopting the ‘6R’ principle (Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair and Recycle), offices can better utilise existing resources, achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
Action
We are taking the following measures to facilitate waste recycling and separation:
- separating waste paper, plastics and metals from general waste, and depositing the recyclables at nearby recycling facilities;
- engaging university-appointed paper waste recycling companies to collect waste directly from our office;
- segregating carton boxes from office paper waste and either placing them at the carton box recycling cages or arranging for their collection by our waste contractor for recycling;
- posting ‘Recycling Tips’ posters near our office’s waste separation facilities; and
- introducing on-campus reuse/recycling facilities for miscellaneous resources (e.g., glass bottles, old clothes and banners) and sharing the ‘Recycling Locations’ document with your office colleagues.
Action
For the management of furniture and electrical equipment:
- We reuse our existing furniture and/or electrical equipment as far as practicable when planning for relocation or renovation.
- For unwanted/surplus furniture and/or electrical equipment that is still in good condition, we try to make it available for reuse by other offices, through postings in the ITSC’s Weekly Mass Mail.
- We dispose of unserviceable electrical equipment or equipment without a new owner according to the relevant procedures in the Waste Management Guidelines.
Resources
Waste Management Guidelines (2.3 - Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment,2.4 - Used Furniture and Equipment)
Action
We recycle our used printer cartridges through the supplier or deposit them in the Yard of Environmental Sustainability.
Evidence
e.g., Collection receipt or photo
Action
We use reusable containers and cutlery as often as possible for serving drinks and food in meetings and gatherings. If this cannot be arranged, we use eco-friendly or biodegradable alternatives.
Evidence
e.g., Photo or invoice/ receipt for catering service
Action
We have established a designated area in our office for sharing office supplies that can be reused and redistributed.
Evidence
e.g., Photo or memo
