SDG 12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

USJ is committed to increasingly adopting and promoting responsible production and consumption patterns. Some of these increases are described in our Environmental Action Plan.

Our campus is equipped with waste sorting equipment, and we regularly promote our waste minimisation policy. For example, to minimise plastic waste, water dispensers were installed on each floor of the academic building and twelve in the residential hall (totalling nineteen) to fill reusable water bottles. At USJ, we are structuring our environment to incentivise responsible consumption habits during our students’ highly formative years.

In the academic year 2024-2025, our Green Club (a USJ student-run club) participated in the Hygiene Kit Build with Clean the World. Collaborating with Sands China and other community organisations allows us to contribute meaningfully to global hygiene efforts while promoting sustainability practices. This event is an excellent opportunity for our students to engage with real-world environmental solutions. We organised our First-Ever Green Graduation Show “EVERY 1”, which promoted a culture of recycling and sustainable practices. 98% of exhibition materials were reused or recycled, and the carbon footprint was calculated by the MAT Department and Green Committee, reinforcing sustainable event practices.

Our Master of Environmental Science and Management students explored Innovative Green Recycling at ZENCE OBJECT TECHNOLOGY in Hengqin, China. The students gained firsthand exposure to advanced waste-to-resource technologies and enhanced their practical understanding of sustainable systems.