Sustainable

JRU
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Policy Paper
Black Group

Submitted by:
AUSTRIA, Ella Joy B.
COLLADA, Kurt Dauson B.
ESTRADA, Jaymart C.
LAGARTA, Anne Kathleen R.
MARQUEZ, Jeremiah
SALMO, John Denver N.

Submitted to:
MR. RONILO BANTAY

08.18.18
 “Maintaining Sustainability in Jose Rizal University (JRU)”
(Going Green on Campus)

Introduction- Jaymart
Sustainability is a broad discipline, giving students and graduates insights into most
aspects of the human world from business to technology to environment and the social sciences.
The core skills with which a graduates leaves college or university are highly sought after,
especially in a modern world looking to drastically reduce carbon emissions and discover and
develop the technologies of the future. When we hear the word “sustainability” we tend to
think of renewable fuel sources, reducing carbon emissions, protecting environments and a way
of keeping the delicate ecosystems of our planet in balance. In short, sustainability looks to
protect our natural environment, human and ecological health, while driving innovation and
not compromising our way of life. (+ Powerpoint)
Statement of the Problem- Kurt

Pollution is one of the most prominent problems of society today. Most of the world’s

leaders are doing their part in developing ways to maintain sustainability in each of their

countries to solve this problem. As a university, Jose Rizal University (JRU) must also do its

part by encouraging their students to take part in this movement to go green.

Purpose- Ella

This policy will help JRU in making a progress toward becoming a model of sustainability

in higher education. It aims to:

 Encourage environmentally conscious transition in University policy and practice.

 Strive to maintain a clean and safe environment for JRU Community in which to

work and study.

 Be a leader on environmental issues and to promote action and awareness through

educational and research activities.

 Implement environmental management plans obtaining major results in significantly

reducing wastes, water use and fuel consumption.

Scope

Keeping our campus as clean and green is not simple as it sounds. There are co countless

potential benefits that we can get if we take part in building a more environmentally conscious

University. We’re now in a digital world people can make their life easy as with the help of

technological advancement, however people nowadays tend forget the value of green living

principles and that’s why we establish this business policy paper to get back the clean and green

environment inside the University. We encourage every student to be part of our main objective

which is going green on campus.

Method- Kath

In order to maintain sustainability in Jose Rizal University (Go Green Campus), we

should approach first the University head to ask for help in improving the campus. The policy

should be communicated to all employees and students. Implement projects and practices to

achieve the vision in making our campus eco-friendly. Explain why do the campus need a green

policy, what are the benefits of green policy and how will it be achieved.

Procedure

 Living Laboratory provides opportunities for JRU students to carry out

research and projects across the University to improve its sustainability. The options are almost

limitless. Topics and themes might focus on transport, biodiversity, energy, waste, food, behavior

change, wellbeing, the built environment, consumption patterns, culture...the list goes on. As

long as what you are doing aims to help improve the University's environmental sustainability,

we would love to hear it from the JRU Community. Ella

 Stop using disposable items- One of the biggest sources of waste are

disposable items such as plastic forks, knives, spoons, cups, water bottles, and everything else

which gets used once and then tossed in the trash. Usually things made of paper are

biodegradable, but most disposables composed of plastic aren’t. That means they can sit in

landfills for hundreds of years before breaking down. It can be tempting to save yourself the

chore of having to wash dishes. But by sticking to permanent reusable plates, cutlery and cups,

you’ll be living much more sustainably – and also save money in the long term.
You can also buy yourself a nice reusable water bottle, instead of buying water every time you

go out. Some universities have even banned the sale of bottled water on campus, to encourage

everyone to contribute to a more sustainable campus. Jaymart

 Go digital- Once upon a time there were no alternatives to notebooks,

textbooks and folders full of handouts from professors. While there are still plenty of these items

floating around university campuses, there’s definitely a switch towards doing things more

digitally, and the devices we carry around with us daily help this greatly. Whenever possible,

take advantage of technology to reduce paper usage. Make notes on your computer, and only

print things out if you really need to. Just remember to back everything up regularly! To have an

even bigger impact on creating a sustainable campus, you can also encourage classmates and staff

to go digital too. Kurt

 Recycle- Finally, perhaps the easiest way to create a more sustainable

campus is to recycle as much as you can. Whether it’s paper, plastic, electronics or clothing, many

college campuses have recycling facilities, so find out where these are located. Otherwise, there

may be other local recycling facilities you can use. Encourage your friends to do the same, and if

your university doesn’t have a well-developed recycling program, why not take the lead in getting

one developed? Denver

Action Plan
Jose Rizal University is committed to lead a change in environmental sustainability.
The following table sets out strategic aims and objectives for sustainability:
Sustainability Action Plan– Strategic Aims & Objective
Aims Objectives Action to be taken
TEACHING- Denver
We will aspire to create a To provide appropriate Conduct a baseline review of
learning environment where training to academic all taught units, develop
students are provided with colleagues with professional training initiatives, generate
the opportunity to become development opportunities in open access online resources
informed on the applicability educating for sustainable and implement monitoring
of sustainability to their area development procedures.
of study

To enhance the student To create a “living Encourage students to

experience through informal
learning using the biodiverse
and exceptionally green
campus as a platform to
foster sustainable and
healthy lifestyles alongside
learning
laboratory” through
teaching, research and
operational activity and
program allowing students to
live and study sustainably
while learning through
experience.
support the demonstrator
campus and living laboratory
themes either through their
studies or day to day
activities.

RESEARCH- Jeremiah
We will encourage knowledge
transfer amongst our staff,
students and alumni that can
contribute to a meaningful
and positive approach to
addressing some of the
challenges of sustainable
development and Corporate
Social Responsibility
To widen the community
action program to ensure staff
and students can participate
in environmental
sustainability and CSR
projects
Consult with our community
through the policies and
strategies using meaningful
and accessible examples of
sustainability
Sustainability Action Plan– Strategic Aims & Objective
Aims Aims Aims
ENTERPRISE- Jeremiah
To create a Demonstrator To establish tangible evidence Promote and signpost key
Campus of a “living laboratory” sustainability related case
through teaching, research studies
and operational projects by
identifying current activities
and initiating new activity
through alignment with
current implementation plans
and enterprise projects.

OPERATIONAL- Kath
To manage our estate in an
efficient and low risk way
reducing our impact through
ongoing monitoring of our
operational processes, systems
and outputs.
Waste -To ensure that, in
accordance with legislation,
waste will be managed in a
sustainable manner following
the waste hierarchy
Carbon- To reduce the
institution's carbon footprint,
focusing in particular on the
reduction in use of gas and
electricity from the national
grid.
Water - To reduce water
consumption
from the University’s
operations.
Sustainable Procurement -To
reduce the demand
for non-sustainable goods
and services
Deliver operational objectives
and targets in the following
areas:
Waste Management
Carbon Management
Water Management
This will also give quality
assurance and support Jose
Rizal University to embed
sustainability and social
responsibility into all of its
processes, operations and
developments.
Conclusion- Jaymart

The Campus Sustainability Plan is comprehensive and ambitious. It includes many

recommendations for initial consideration and future consideration. While all of the

recommendations would help make Jose Rizal University more sustainable, some are critical,

especially as we begin the process of implementation. The conclusion discusses the expectations

for success based on the current momentum to build a sustainable institution in a sustainable

community in a sustainable world.