UTeM Solid Waste and Scheduled Waste Management Policy
The Solid Waste and Scheduled Waste Management Policy of Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) provides a systematic waste management framework to ensure that solid waste and scheduled waste on campus are managed responsibly, safely and in compliance with legal requirements. This policy came into effect on 30 June 2016 and applies to staff, students, non-staff workers and visitors within the UTeM campus.
The policy emphasises waste generation reduction, reuse, recycling, segregation and proper disposal, while cultivating sustainable waste management practices within the campus community. For scheduled waste, its management includes identification, labelling, segregation, storage, inventory and disposal through contractors licensed by the Department of Environment Malaysia.
The implementation of the policy is also supported by standard operating procedures (SOPs), monitoring and reporting, to ensure that waste management is implemented consistently throughout UTeM.
Blueprint of the 2035 Sustainable Smart UTeM Master Plan
The UTeM Smart Sustainable Master Plan 2035 Blueprint is a strategic document that outlines Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka’s (UTeM) direction towards becoming a smart, sustainable and resilient university by 2035.
The blueprint serves as a guide for systematically coordinating the planning and implementation of the university’s sustainability agenda, encompassing campus management, resource use, infrastructure development, the cultivation of a sustainability culture, and engagement with the university community and wider society.
Its implementation supports the aspirations of UTeM Lestari and strengthens the university’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a more integrated and impactful approach.
UTeM Sustainability Commitment Declaration
The UTeM Sustainability Commitment Declaration is a statement of the university’s commitment outlined in the UTeM Smart Sustainable Master Plan 2035 Blueprint. The declaration reflects UTeM’s dedication to implementing its sustainability agenda in a systematic and sustained manner towards achieving the aspirations of UTeM Smart Sustainable 2035.
The commitments outlined encompass key areas of university sustainability and guide the UTeM community in fostering more responsible practices in environmental stewardship, resource use and campus management.
The commitment declarations contained in the UTeM Smart Sustainable Master Plan 2035 Blueprint are as follows:
