Documents
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Charter of the Sustainability Committee
This document formalizes the creation of the Sustainability Committee of the University of the Andes ( Universidad ORT Uruguay), approved on August 20, 2025. It establishes an institutional body to promote sustainability policies that integrate the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of university life.
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UNIT Standard
It presents the UNIT 1239 standard for the identification and classification of waste, developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology ( Universidad ORT Uruguay). It defines types of waste, colors for their identification, and best practices for implementing voluntary waste sorting programs.
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Environmental requirements for outsourced services
It establishes environmental requirements for external catering services and supplies at the Universidad ORT Uruguay. It includes guidelines on recycling, the use of reusable tableware and compostable materials, reducing single-use plastics, and giving preference to local foods and products.
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Environmental Requirements for Suppliers
It establishes guidelines to reduce the environmental impact of suppliers to the Universidad ORT Uruguay. It covers the repair and reuse of equipment, waste management, the use of less polluting materials, electronic documentation, and the recycling of construction debris.
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Programme Waste Elimination and Minimization
It outlines the objectives, guidelines, and measures of the University of the West ( Universidad ORT Uruguay) waste management program. It guides institutional efforts to reduce waste, encourage recycling, and promote sustainable practices that engage the university community in environmental stewardship.