15. Life On Land
15.4. Land sensitive waste disposal
15.4.1. Water discharge guidelines and standards
Residual water from AC is contained inside gallons. This residual water will be reused for watering plants, radiator water, and cleaning toilets. There are several reasons why we chose these methods for reusing the residual water:
Other liquid waste at the Faculty of Psychology is disposed through a concrete septic tank to prevent any leakage into the ground.
Evidence: Document
15.4.2. Policy on plastic waste reduction
Since 2019, both staff and students in the Faculty of Psychology are requested to use reusable items, like tumblers and tote bags or cloth bags. By using reusable items, we can reduce plastic use and plastic waste we produce in the Faculty of Psychology. Moreover, in the Faculty of Psychology, we have two drinkable-water fountains that all people who visit our faculty could use to refill their tumbler.
Evidence: Document
15.4.3. Policy on hazardous waste disposal
In the Faculty of Psychology, potentially hazardous wastes, like glasses, lamps, batteries, etc., will be collected and grouped accordingly. In this way, the hazardous waste could be processed appropriately and minimized the impact it caused to the environment because of the inappropriate waste treatment.
Evidence: Document