Policy for minimisation of disposable items
Since 2019, the university has banned disposable tableware and single-use plastic straws in all campus restaurants under the Restrictions for the Use of Disposable Tableware policy. In 2022, it introduced the Reducing the Use of Disposable Tableware and Packaged Drinking Water Program, which encourages students and staff to bring eco-friendly containers by offering dining discounts. These discounts were increased in 2024 to further curb single-use items. In addition, cafeteria vendors are required to provide only reusable containers and cups for on-campus meetings and catered events. Together, these measures demonstrate the university’s commitment to minimizing disposable waste and promoting sustainable practices.
Policy created: 2019 / Policy reviewed: 2024
All evidence is publicly accessible online:
1. NYCU Sustainable Diet Policy
https://ga.nycu.edu.tw/ga/ch/app/artwebsite/view?module=artwebsite&id=21318&serno=ff1d3e8b-ad25-4b7f-98d6-28d626652e18
2. NYCU Reducing the Use of Disposable Tableware and Packaged Drinking Water Program
https://cesh.nycu.edu.tw/cesh/ch/app/artwebsite/view?module=artwebsite&id=4986&serno=ba624944-0bf9-4beb-b87c-f563b2c7d027
3. NYCU Policy for minimisation of disposable items (in 招商規範)
https://www.nycu.edu.tw/userfiles/gach/files/20240918093916813.pdf
4. NYCU campus restaurants provide discounts for reusable containers
https://ga.nycu.edu.tw/userfiles/gach/files/20250710161617126.pdf
https://ga.nycu.edu.tw/userfiles/gach/files/20250710161642076.pdf
https://ga.nycu.edu.tw/userfiles/gach/files/20250710161710285.pdf
