INDICATOR 15.4.
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15.4.1. Water Discharge Guidelines and Standards
NEMSU’S ADHERENCE TO WATER DISCHARGE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
NEMSU’S ADHERENCE TO WATER DISCHARGE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) strictly adheres to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order No. 2016-08, also known as the Water Quality Guidelines and General Effluent Standards of 2016. This directive establishes the national framework for maintaining and protecting water quality across various bodies of water.
Through this compliance, NEMSU ensures that all wastewater and effluent discharges from its campuses meet the prescribed environmental standards to prevent water pollution, safeguard ecosystems, and protect both wildlife and human health. The University aligns its environmental management practices with this national policy, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and responsible campus operations.
15.4.2. Policy on Plastic Waste Reduction
NEMSU’S POLICY ON PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION
NEMSU’S POLICY ON PLASTIC WASTE REDUCTION
North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU) integrates sustainability in its daily operations through policies that directly address waste reduction. One of the provisions under the Austerity Measures of NEMSU, as stipulated in Memorandum from the President No. 08-003, s. 2024, explicitly mandates the reduction of single-use plastics across all campuses.
The policy encourages students, faculty, and staff to shift toward reusable and eco-friendly alternatives, thereby cultivating a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility.
NEMSU Austerity Measures (Policy on plastic waste reduction).pdf15.4.3. Policy on Hazardous Waste Disposal
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