12.2) Operational measures

To facilitate the work toward responsible consumption and production, Tamkang University sets policies according to 4 principles:

1. Policies to minimizing the generating of waste: No plastic bags and one-time containers will be provided by the cafeteria and stores on campus; encouraging dining out but not taking out; providing a special discount for purchasing with self-prepared food containers and utensils; promoting low-carbon meals with stainless steel containers.

2. Policies on green procurement: Replacing before procurement (instead of purchasing new facilities and equipment, replacing them with spare ones from other departments is prioritized); purchasing products and services that cause minimal adverse environmental impacts (recyclable, low pollution, energy-saving); purchasing products with an energy label and green mark.

3. Policies on recycling resources: Following the national law and regulations on waste disposal and ISO14001 standards to execute thoroughly the process of waste recycling.

4. Policies on hazardous material management: The Center for Environmental Protection, safety, and Health is in charge of the proper management of the harmful substances produced by teaching and experiments on the campus, following the ISO45001 occupational safety and health standards (promoted since 2012), including setting up fume hoods to prevent personnel from being exposed to harmful gases, industrial waste and waste liquid. Exclusive treatment and removal procedures are strictly abided to ensure personnel health and environmental safety.
• 12.2.1) Ethical sourcing policy
  Have a policy on ethical sourcing of food and supplies.
• 12.2.3) Policy waste disposal - hazardous materials
  Have a policy, process or practice on waste disposal - Covering hazardous materials.
• 12.2.4) Policy waste disposal - landfill policy
  Have a policy on waste disposal - to measure the amount of waste sent to landfill and recycled.
• 12.2.5) Policy for minimisation of plastic use
  Have policies around use minimisation of plastic.
• 12.2.6) Policy for minimisation of disposable items
  Have policies around use minimisation of disposable items.
• 12.2.7) Disposable policy
  Ensuring these policies extend to outsourced services and the supply chain.
• 12.2.8) Minimisation policies extended to suppliers
  Policies extend to outsourced suppliers and the supply chain.