University Action Plan for Reducing Plastic Waste on Campus

  • Plastic Reduction Policy at the University of Oum El Bouaghi
  • Introduction:

The University of Oum El Bouaghi is committed to complying with environmental laws and procedures and seeks to raise awareness of the importance of environmental protection and reducing plastic usage’s environmental and health impacts. This policy aims to reduce plastic usage at the University of Oum El Bouaghi and promote eco-friendly alternatives.

  • General Principles:

Compliance with the Law: The university adheres to national laws and procedures for reducing plastic usage.

Awareness Promotion: The university works on raising members’ awareness regarding the hazards of plastic usage and the importance of transitioning to eco-friendly alternatives.

Sustainability Promotion: The university encourages actions to achieve sustainability in plastic usage and disposal.

  • Practices:

Acquiring Eco-Friendly Alternatives: The university commits to providing and using eco-friendly alternatives to plastic in its activities and operations.

Reducing Consumption: The university encourages reducing plastic usage through personal consumption reduction and promoting reuse.

Enhancing Recycling: The university encourages effective plastic recycling and provides suitable collection methods.

Training Provision: The university offers awareness and training to members to enhance their understanding of the importance of reducing plastic usage and best practices.

  • Responsibility:

Compliance Reports: The university commits to regularly submit reports to the Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energies, the National Waste Agency, and the Ministry of Trade regarding plastic reduction practices and compliance with the laws.

  • Implementation:

This policy is integral to the University of Oum El Bouaghi’s practices, and all members must adopt and comply with it. The university collaborates with governmental bodies and relevant organizations to achieve the specified goals.

  • Sources:

Ministry of Environment and Renewable Energies: https://www.me.gov.dz/fr/reglementation/dechets/

National Waste Agency: https://and.dz/

Ministry of Trade: https://www.commerce.gov.dz/reglementation/recueil/-99?page=1

Algerian Organization for Consumer and Environment Protection (APOCE): https://apoce.org/

Laws on Plastic Reduction

Plastic Waste Laws – National Waste Agency

Executive Decree No. 02-372, dated November 11, 2002, related to packaging waste.

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