Journal of Sustainability Perspectives
Vol 1, No 3 (2021)

Zero Waste Strategy for a Green Campus

Ap. Moreira, Gislaine (Unknown)
Wanda Rutkoskwi, Emilia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Aug 2021

Abstract

When adopting the zero waste strategy for the implementation of waste management measures at a Higher Education Institution, the commitment in the institution is of fundamental importance, not only with solid waste, but with the sustainability issue under a circular economy perspective, which should gradually be incorporated to the different programs and routine actions from universities. Several directions can be taken in the construction of this path so that universities are managed under the sustainability’s premises. In this article, the zero waste strategy for implementation of a circular economy program will be analyzed as a way to consolidate the process Green Campus. A qualitative and exploratory research was undertaken on green campus and zero waste strategies, mainly in universities. Although there is still a limited number of universities committed to zero waste actions, it was possible to appoint the benefits when implementing institutional programs related to sustainability and the fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Education Engineering Environmental Science

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