Energy Conservation
BSU is conscious of the need for energy conservation. A responsible plan of action has been engaged through Administrative Memorandum No. 010, S. 2018, calling for cost-cutting measures and systems improvement.
The adoption of energy-saving measures has been instituted or have been reviewed and enhanced in the case of previous programs prior to the memorandum.
- Transition to Energy-efficient Technologies
Measures to save on energy include the continuous monitoring and changing of existing lighting systems into more efficient technologies. LED and other naturallighting designs are being considered.
- Less is more
As in the water sustainability program, the “less is more in BSU” awareness program is being adopted for energy conservation.
Transportation Policy
CARLESS THURSDAY
The BLISTT (Baguio City, La Trinidad, Itogon, Tuba and Tublay) area is designated as an Airshed via DENR Administrative Order DAO 2003-04. The transportation program of BSU is enforced on this basis as well as Memorandum Circular No. 01, S. 2019 declaring the first Thursday of every month as carless day. This program envisions the reduction of carbon footprint and mitigation of climate change.
PARKING POLICY
The need for efficient land use and responsible parking practices are well defined in the BSU parking policy. Land use is a consideration for sustainable development and the regulation for parking and use by owners of cars have been carefully considered as part of the transportation program of BSU.
WATER MANAGEMENT
Solid waste and hazardous waste management has been a key focus of the BSU sustainability development program. BSU has developed its solid waste management program in line with the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of the Philippines (RA 9003) and the La Trinidad municipal ordinance no. 53, s. 1998.
Waste minimization program (SWM Memo, Pollution Control Comm. , SWM Auditing Tool, BSU EWMP )
The aim of the BSU waste management program is to minimize if not totally have a ‘zero waste’ policy. Minimization in the context of the BSU waste management plan includes the processes of segregation, recycling, re-use, reduction. In order to meet the demands of RA 9003, BSU has taken the following initiatives:
* The creation of a pollution control committee with members from the different colleges and departments
– RESPhil-SCENe Membership, EWMP
* Designation of an accredited Pollution Control Officer by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)
– PCO Cert of Accre., PCO Designation
* Adoption of a waste management auditing tool with partner organizations.
– REC Members Dir
* Development and Implementation of a BSU Waste Management Plan
– BSU EWMP
Awareness program
In order to enjoin all BSU employees and students, awareness and information drive is regularly being conducted through:
1. Seminar Workshops
2. In-Service Education
3. Student organization activities (Waste minimization, BSU ECO Fashion Show, NSTP Activities)
Research
BSU encourages the integration of waste management research in different programs within the curriculum as part of knowledge production and awareness enhancement. Students as well as faculty are enjoined to conduct studies on waste management as part of the overall waste management program.
– Daan sa Kalinisan Alay ng Kabataan
– Healthy Environment for a Healthy Living
Extension program
Clean-up drives is an annual staple for the waste management program. It covers various areas within Benguet and involves the participation of students and employees. This aspect of the waste management program intensifies awareness in communities outside the BSU campus, instills a sense of responsibility in students and employees, and encourages civic involvement and volunteerism.
– Bued River Clean-up Drive
– Bued River Clean-up Drive Documentation
Partnerships and consultation
The continuing partnership with the LGU provides an integrated approach to the solid waste management program within and outside of BSU. The process of consultation between institutions provide a seamless transfer of knowledge that is crucial in the development of policy, project implementation and community development.
– SWMB Meeting
– SWMB