Waste minimization program

(SWM Memo, Pollution Control Comm., SWM Auditing Tool, BSU EWMP)

The aim of the BSU waste management program is to minimize if not totally have a ‘zero waste’ policy. Minimization in the context of the BSU waste management plan includes the processes of segregation, recycling, re-use, reduction. In order to meet the demands of RA 9003, BSU has taken the following initiatives:

  • The creation of a pollution control committee with members from the different colleges and departments (RESPhil-SCENe Membership, EWMP)
  • Designation of an accredited Pollution Control Officer by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) (PCO Cert of Accre., PCO Designation)
  • Adoption of a waste management auditing tool with partner organizations. (REC Members Dir)
  • Development and Implementation of a BSU Waste Management Plan. (BSU EWMP)

awareness program

In order to enjoin all BSU employees and students, awareness and information drive is regularly being conducted through:

  • Seminar Workshops
    In-Service Education
  • Student organization activities (Waste minimization, BSU ECO Fashion Show, NSTP Activities)

research

BSU encourages the integration of waste management research in different programs within the curriculum as part of knowledge production and awareness enhancement. Students as well as faculty are enjoined to conduct studies on waste management as part of the overall waste management program.

  • Daan sa Kalinisan Alay ng Kabataan
    Healthy Environment for a Healthy Living

extension program

Clean-up drives is an annual staple for the waste management program. It covers various areas within Benguet and involves the participation of students and employees. This aspect of the waste management program intensifies awareness in communities outside the BSU campus, instills a sense of responsibility in students and employees, and encourages civic involvement and volunteerism.
  • Bued River Clean-up Drive
  • Bued River Clean-up Drive Documentation

partnership AND CONSULTATION

The continuing partnership with the LGU provides an integrated approach to the solid waste management program within and outside of BSU. The process of consultation between institutions provide a seamless transfer of knowledge that is crucial in the development of policy, project implementation and community development.
  • SWMB Meeting
  • SWMB