Policy for Reducing Disposable Materials Usage: International Approach

 Introduction
The University of Oum El Bouaghi adheres to international laws and procedures related to reducing the use of disposable materials. This policy aims to promote sustainability and a shift towards the use of materials that have a lower environmental impact.
 General Principles

• International Law Compliance: The university is committed to complying with international laws and regulations related to reducing the use of disposable materials.
• Awareness and Education: The University works on enhancing the awareness of its members regarding the importance of reducing usage of disposable items and provides the necessary training to achieve this objective.
• Sustainability: The University encourages adopting sustainable initiatives to achieve the goal of usage reduction.
   Practices
• Evaluation and Design: The University evaluates material usage and creates effective designs to reduce consumption.
• Promotion for Alternative Materials: The University encourages the use of environmentally friendly alternative items and provides support to members to adopt these alternatives.
• Effective Storage: The University pledges to store materials safely and efficiently and motivates its members to use materials wisely.
• Waste Reduction: The University encourages waste reduction and promotes reuse whenever necessary.
   Responsibility
• Reports and Compliance: The University is committed to providing regular reports to the United Nations Economic and Social Council and the World Health Organization regarding its practices of usage reduction and compliance with laws.
   Implementation
  This policy is an integral part of the practices of Oum El Bouaghi University, which collaborates with international organizations and relevant bodies to achieve the set goals.
   Sources
• United Nations Economic and Social Council: https://www.un.org/esa/dsd/csd/csd_pdfs/csd-19/sg-reports/ecn6_arabic.pdf
• World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/ar/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/health-care-waste