Indicator 12.2.6 - Greencampus

SDG 12 In Number

Amount of waste generated (mt)

122 Amount of waste recycled (mt)

91 Amount of waste sent to landfill (mt)

31 12.2.6 Policy For Minimisation Of Disposable Items

Policy for Minimisation of Disposable Items

The issue of increasing waste from disposable items, such as plastic and paper, has become a serious challenge with a direct impact on the environment. In response to this issue, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) has issued clear policies to minimize the use of disposable items on campus as part of its commitment to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production.

These policies are implemented through several official policies:

- Circular Letter of the Vice Rector No. 29/UN27/SE/2020 concerning the Prohibition of Using Single-Use Plastic Drinking Water Packaging and/or Plastic Bags at UNS.
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Rector’s Instruction No. 28 of 2023 on the Paper and Plastic Usage Reduction Program at UNS Campus. This instruction promotes the reduction and efficient use of paper while encouraging the utilization of information technology in organizational management and academic activities.
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These policies aim to restrict items that significantly contribute to waste generation, including plastic, paper, and other disposable materials. Through these measures, UNS actively encourages the entire academic community to adopt reusable and environmentally friendly items.

Concrete actions include using double-sided printing for documents and academic reports, reusing blank paper, and implementing digital management through the official website, email, SMS Gateway, and other information technologies. These efforts align with Law No. 18 of 2008 on Waste Management and Law No. 32 of 2009 on Environmental Protection and Management, which emphasize the obligation to reduce waste through segregation, recycling, and reuse.

The tangible outcome of these policies is a reduction in the consumption of disposable paper and plastic on campus, accompanied by an increase in the use of digital media for administrative and academic purposes. The expected outcomes include the establishment of an environmentally friendly culture, improved resource efficiency, and a decrease in disposable waste released into the environment.

For long-term sustainability, UNS is committed to strengthening digital services, expanding environmentally friendly initiatives across all faculties and units, and involving students in green technology-based innovations. Through these policies, UNS demonstrates its commitment to supporting SDG 12 by promoting more responsible and sustainable consumption practices.

SDG 12 Indicator

Operational Measures

Proportion Of Recycled Waste

Publication Of A Sustainability Report

Policy	Link	Summary	Relevant Article
Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management (UUPPLH)	https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/details/38771/uu-no-32-tahun-2009	Emphasizes the principles of sustainable development by requiring everyone to preserve environmental functions, prevent pollution and damage, and regulate the public’s right to a good and healthy environment. This law also prohibits the improper disposal of waste and provides a legal basis for the government to regulate waste, including single-use plastics, through monitoring instruments, administrative sanctions, and criminal penalties.	Article 67: Everyone is obliged to maintain the sustainability of environmental functions and to control pollution and/or environmental damage.
Law Number 18 of 2008 concerning Waste Management	https://peraturan.bpk.go.id/Details/39067/uu-no-18-tahun-2008	Regulates the principles, responsibilities, and governance of waste management in Indonesia to protect the environment and public health. This law emphasizes the importance of waste reduction at the source, reuse, recycling, and environmentally friendly final processing.	Article 12: Everyone, in managing household waste and household-like waste, is required to reduce and handle waste in an environmentally sound manner.
Rector’s Instruction Number 28 of 2023 on the Paper and Plastic Usage Reduction Program at UNS Campus	https://cdna.uns.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2025/09/Rectors-Instruction-on-Paper-and-Plastic-Usage-Reduction-Program.pdf	An official guideline for all members of the academic community to reduce the consumption of disposable items on campus. This policy encourages the use of double-sided paper, the reuse of blank paper, and the digitalization of organizational management to reduce physical printing.
Circular Letter No. 55/UN27/SE/2020 concerning the Prohibition of Using Disposable Plastic Drinking Water Packaging and/or Plastic Bags in UNS	https://cdna.uns.ac.id/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2025/09/SE-No-29-UN27-2020-tentang-larangan-penggunaan-kemasan-air-minum-berbahan-plastik.pdf	Prohibition of the use of disposable plastic packaging or similar materials that can increase waste generation, and replace them with environmentally friendly equipment.