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The extension of single-use material policies to outsourced services
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Disposable policy: extensions to services
Qassim University’s waste-minimisation policies extend to outsourced services such as catering and cleaning: its Landfill Policy, its Policy on Minimising Disposable Items and its Policy on Minimisation of Plastic Use all name contractors and catering, food-service and event partners within their scope and set obligations on them.
University waste-minimisation policies apply to catering and other outsourced services
Three University policies extend to outsourced services. The Landfill Policy explicitly covers contractors and catering and service partners operating on campus or in University-affiliated facilities; they must minimise packaging, use reusable crockery, segregate waste and submit monthly waste data. The Policy on Minimising Disposable Items covers campus catering and food-service vendors, event organisers and external contractors, who must conduct quarterly packaging audits and submit compliance reports. The Policy on Minimisation of Plastic Use prohibits single-use plastics in contracts and procurement and requires vendors to use paper or biodegradable packaging and report quarterly.
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The Center for Sustainable Development at the University held a scientific meeting on Tuesday, 22 Sha'ban 1447 H, on the issue of microplastic pollution. The meeting was attended by a select group of researchers and specialists from within the university. The meeting focused on reviewing the latest scientific research regarding the spread of fine plastic particles in the environment and the health and environmental effects they cause, affecting the quality of life and the sustainability of natural resources. The discussions were consistent with the […]
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