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Sustainability and Stewardship
RUTS Policy: No Plastic Trash to Reducing Marine Pollution
November 8, 2022
Indicator 14.4.3
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) is committed to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) via our policies and operations.
Every year, over 300 million tons of plastic are produced for use in a variety of applications. At least 14 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean. 80% of all marine debris is plastic which can be found from surface waters to deep-sea sediments. Urban and inadequate waste disposal and management, industrial activity, construction, and illegal dumping are the main causes of plastic debris detected in the ocean.
Plastic pollution is a widespread problem that has a negative impact on the marine environment. It endangers ocean health, marine species' health, food safety and quality, human health, and coastal tourism, as well as contributing to climate change.
Marine wildlife such as seabirds, whales, fish and turtles mistake plastic waste for prey; most then die of starvation as their stomachs become filled with plastic. They also suffer from lacerations, infections, reduced ability to swim, and internal injuries.
RUTS has policies, action plans, and activities in place to combat marine pollution. For example, the policy and guidelines for implementing management call for solid waste reduction and separation. The following solid waste reduction and separation standards have been established: 1. Using sparingly or as needed or avoiding extravagantly use. 2. Reusing materials or products. 3. Sorting and collecting materials for new production processes. 4. Arrangement of solid waste separation to be properly managed without causing the sorted waste to be rejoined. 5. Providing noticeable sign of various solid waste type to allow users to dispose solid waste properly.
In addition, the activities to reduce plastic trash and marine debris are usually conducted by students, faculty staffs, and a variety of partners of RUTS.
Related Links: https://statute.rmutsv.ac.th/file/306797.pdf
https://statute.rmutsv.ac.th/file/3718.pdf
https://www.facebook.com/13Enviromental.ruts
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