During the 78th meeting of the PNU Board of Regents held last November 7, 2018, the University Policy on Plastic Reduction and Clean-As-You-Go (CLAYGO) and its corresponding Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) were approved with BOR Resolution No. U-2883, s. 2018.
This policy serves as a significant commitment of the Philippine Normal University in charting the path towards environmental sustainability. Highlights include the total ban on the distribution, utilization and bringing in of single-use plastics (straw, plastic bags for food items, plastic cups, spoons and forks, etc.) and polystyrene materials; faculty, staff and students are required to bring their personal food and liquid containers, eco-bags, utensils and tumblers; and everyone is encouraged to practice 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
The entire PNU system is also expected to practice CLAYGO in different facilities and spaces within the University campuses. Everyone is encouraged to keep all workstations, offices, classrooms, study areas and other spaces clean. Similarly, throwing of waste in appropriate trash bins is included in the scope of the guidelines.
The Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Plastic Reduction and CLAYGO policy shall take effect fully beginning Term 3 of Academic Year 2018-2019.