SDG 12 In Number
Amount of waste generated (mt)
122
Amount of waste recycled (mt)
91
Amount of waste sent to landfill (mt)
31
12.2.3 Policy Waste Disposal - Hazardous Materials
Policy and Practice on Hazardous Waste Management at Universitas Sebelas Maret
The issue of hazardous and toxic waste (B3) has become a serious concern in higher education, as laboratory activities, research, and campus operational activities have the potential to generate waste that can pollute the environment. Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) addresses this challenge by issuing Rector’s Instruction Number 30 of 2023 on the Management of Waste and Waste Containing Hazardous and Toxic Materials (B3).
This instruction emphasizes UNS’s commitment to implementing responsible waste management policies through waste segregation, reduction of waste generation following the principles of reduce, reuse, recycle, and composting, as well as limiting the use of materials that have the potential to generate hazardous waste, such as excessive plastic, paper, and styrofoam. Specifically, this instruction encourages the management of B3 waste as a series of activities that include reduction, storage, collection, utilization, transportation, and processing of residual waste generated from business activities or production processes, through:
- Provision of facilities and infrastructure for waste management;
- Provision of laboratory material storage in accordance with standards, especially for materials that have the potential to pollute the environment;
- Management of B3 waste generated from production processes or business activities through an Integrated Wastewater Treatment Plant (IPAL);
- Management of liquid and B3 waste to prevent it from polluting water bodies.
This policy has yielded tangible outcomes, including the provision of waste management facilities and infrastructure, laboratory material storage facilities, and the implementation of IPAL for treating liquid waste. The expected outcomes are a reduced risk of environmental pollution, increased awareness among the university community about proper waste management, and the creation of a healthier and more sustainable campus ecosystem.
To ensure program sustainability, UNS plans to strengthen the integration of B3 waste management policies into Tridharma Higher Education activities, including research and community service, as well as to conduct regular monitoring and socialization so that all university members understand the proper waste management procedures. In this way, UNS actively contributes to achieving SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production through the implementation of safe and environmentally friendly hazardous waste management practices.
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Rector’s Instruction of Sebelas Maret University Number 30 of 2023 on the Management of Waste and Waste Containing Hazardous and Toxic Materials (B3) at Sebelas Maret University Campus |
The series of activities for managing waste containing hazardous and toxic materials (B3) includes reduction, storage, collection, utilization, transportation, and processing of waste generated from business activities or production processes. |
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RELEVANT RESEARCH
In the framework of SDG 12, UNS encourages research that supports responsible waste management. The research “Pengembangan Usaha Batik Ecoprint pada UMKM Soloecoprint.id Melalui Peningkatan Kualitas Produksi Corak Pewarna Alam” by Prof. Dr. Sayekti Wahyuningsih, and “Diversifikasi Produk UMKM Dewi Batik Boyolali melalui Penerapan Teknik Batik Cap Kertas dan Pewarnaan Alami untuk Pengembangan Motif Batik Simplicity” by Prof. Dr. Sarwono, demonstrate practices that reduce hazardous waste and minimize landfill use. The use of natural dyes and paper-based batik techniques produces less harmful residues, aligning with the university’s policies for proper waste disposal.