Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production focuses on ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns through the efficient use of resources, waste reduction, and environmentally responsible practices. Western Philippines University contributes to this goal by integrating resource conservation, waste management, and sustainable production practices into its institutional operations, academic activities, research, and community extension initiatives. The university promotes responsible resource use through measures such as waste segregation, hazardous waste management, water conservation, the reuse of materials, and the reduction of single-use and non-recyclable materials. It also encourages sustainable procurement practices and the adoption of environmentally sound technologies and production methods. Through agricultural and fisheries research, technology development, and community-based training, WPU promotes more efficient production systems and the responsible use of natural resources. These efforts help raise awareness of sustainable consumption among students, employees, and partner communities while encouraging practical approaches to minimizing waste and environmental impacts. They align with SDG 12’s objectives of improving resource-use efficiency, reducing food loss and waste, ensuring environmentally sound waste and chemical management, and promoting sustainable practices across production and consumption systems.
Our initiatives
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WPU stands with small-scale fisherfolks in protecting municipal waters in PH, Palawan
30 January 2025 — Western Philippines University (WPU) has released an official statement expressing its support in upholding the constitutionality of ‘Municipal Waters’ in the country and its provinces, as posted on the university’s Facebook page. The university has reiterated its stand with the small-scale fisherfolks in the ongoing Supreme Court case concerning the constitutionality… Read more
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WPU Procurement Office Adopts Sustainable, Green Public Procurement Practices
In line with the Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) Resolution No. 19-2013 and the Philippine Green Public Procurement (GPP) Roadmap, the Western Philippines University Procurement Office has been directed to prioritize the implementation of Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) and Green Public Procurement (GPP) practices. This directive aims to ensure that all procurement processes within the… Read more
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WPU Strengthens Sustainability Efforts, Bans Single-Use Plastics in Campus Biz and Food Services
Western Philippines University has announced a new directive limiting the use of single-use plastics within its campuses as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The policy applies to all in-campus businesses operating under the Income Generating Projects (IGP) Office and to food and beverage suppliers managed through the Procurement Office and… Read more
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WPU Establishes RIDE Office to Strengthen Inclusive Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension
Western Philippines University (WPU) has officially established the Research, Innovation, Development, and Extension (RIDE) Office, marking another milestone in its commitment to advancing knowledge creation, innovation, and inclusive community development. The creation of the RIDE Office underscores WPU’s vision of becoming a leading university in research-driven education that directly benefits the people of Palawan and… Read more
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DTI Turns Over Food Processing Shared Service Facility to WPU
October 19, 2023 – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) officially turned over the Shared Service Facility (SSF) for Food Processing to Western Philippines University (WPU) during a ceremony held at the SSF Food Processing Building at WPU Main Campus, Aborlan, Palawan. The SSF, part of DTI’s flagship program, is designed to boost productivity… Read more
