Action plan to reducing plastic waste

Action Plan to Reducing Plastic Waste

King Salman International University (KSIU) has developed a plan to reduce plastic waste by employing waste prevention strategies that effectively reduce the volume of waste requiring management.

1. Waste Prevention Strategies

1. Avoidance:

   • Eliminating the need for a plastic product or material.

2. Source Reduction:

   • Reducing waste and pollution at the source through process changes.

3. Direct Re-use:

   • Extending product life, serving as a diversion of waste flows.

2. Promoting Behavioral Change

Changing attitudes and behaviors regarding plastic use requires:

1. Raising awareness within the corporate community and the general public.

2. KSIU plans to promote behavioral changes through:

   1. Public awareness campaigns.

   2. Seminars.

   3. Workshops.

3. Mandating Change Through Regulatory Actions

KSIU is committed to enforcing regulatory strategies to address waste prevention, including:

1. Bans on single-use plastics.

2. Imposing limits on the volume of waste generated (source reduction) by certain student activities on campus.