Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
1. In accordance with NTHU Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety and Health Management Policy, various sustainable development initiatives are continuously promoted to create a green campus. 2. In response to global climate change and Taiwan's regional water conditions, NTHU continuously monitors and manages water usage in campus facilities, promoting water conservation. 3. To reduce water consumption, water from the swimming pool is reused for seasonal maintenance and irrigation, such as for the athletic field's lawn. Open campus water bodies are also used to maintain the plants around the Dr. Mei Memorial Garden and Lake Success(Chengkung Lake). 4. On campus, buildings constructed after 2000 are certified green buildings, meeting standards for using rooftop rainwater for irrigation and toilet flushing. 5. NTHU holds an annual Energy Conservation Task Force meeting to review and implement ongoing energy-saving initiatives. Designated personnel serve as energy managers, and each unit assigns staff to promote energy-saving practices in campus buildings and facilities. 6. To ensure sustainable resource utilization, NTHU prioritizes purchasing products with eco-label certifications. 7. NTHU continues to promote water conservation on campus.
Results/Contributions

1. Maintaining environmental sustainability by promoting programs designed to develop ecological diversity and to provide responsible catering service, upholding green procurement, energy saving, carbon reduction as well as resource recycling policies to create and maintain a green campus.

2. All units should conduct periodic inspections of water tank levels, check for any abnormal water leakage, assess the performance of water-saving equipment, and review the functioning of water supply systems and water pumps for self-assessment and maintenance.

3. Regularly convene meetings of energy-saving managers from various units to hold energy conservation team meetings, primarily to discuss on-campus water supply conditions, water conservation management promotion, the consolidation of water management efforts in various units and buildings on campus, and strategies for water restrictions.

4. Currently, the campus mainly focuses on the recycling and reuse of swimming pool water. The replaced water from the main campus swimming pool is used for irrigation of areas such as the athletic field, while the replaced water from the swimming pool at the Nanda campus is used to fill the ecological pond. The total water volume of swimming pools is approximately 1,400 tons. After backwashing each month, the water is recycled for seasonal maintenance and irrigation, such as for the lawn at the athletic field. The estimated amount of water recycled is about 87 tons per month, totaling approximately 1,044 tons per year.

5. For areas such as the Dr. Mei Memorial Garden and Lake Success(Chengkung Lake) on campus, nearby open water bodies are utilized for irrigation and maintenance of related plantings. The estimated amount of water is about 2 tons per month, totaling approximately 24 tons per year.

6. All campus buildings constructed after 2000 have been certified to meet green building standards. From the planning stage, the design and development were based on these standards. This means that when constructing various buildings on campus, the school has paid special attention to environmentally friendly design concepts with the aim of reducing resource waste and environmental impact during construction. Sustainable development principles have been adopted throughout the design, construction, and operation processes to ensure that the buildings meet locally recognized green building standards in terms of energy consumption, water resource utilization, waste management, and the health and comfort of users.

7. To balance the execution of construction projects with the protection of campus landscape and environment, NTHU has established a Campus Landscape and Environmental Review Committee. This committee reviews various cases related to campus topography, landforms, vegetation, building appearances, and ecological environments. Although drought-resistant plants are not specifically selected for the campus, Taiwan receives ample rainfall throughout the year, and NTHU proximity to 18 Peaks Mountain provides a rich supply of groundwater. This means that campus plants do not require frequent artificial irrigation.

Additionally, other plants on campus do not need daily watering because they can obtain sufficient moisture from natural rainfall and groundwater. This not only conserves water resources but also reduces the workload for maintaining the campus greenery. Such management practices align with environmental protection principles and reflect the school's respect for and commitment to safeguarding the natural environment.

8.For eternal-used of resource, our procurement was primarily chosen items with an environmental stamp.

9.All buildings on campus are equipped with water-saving faucets. These water-saving devices significantly reduce water consumption and minimize unnecessary waste of water resources. This measure not only effectively conserves water resources but also helps lower the school's water expenses during operations, positively contributing to environmental protection. The installation of these water-saving faucets is part of the school’s implementation of sustainable development principles in its green building program.

Keywords
Water ResourceRecyclingWater-conscious building standardsWater-conscious plantingSustainable water extraction on campusPromoting conscious water usage on campusGreen campus
References
1. https://nesh.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/405-1009-217810,c18963.php?Lang=en

National Tsing Hua University Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety and Health Management Policy

Contact Information
吳瑞祥
jhwu@mx.nthu.edu.tw