List of green ideas

List of Green Ideas
Date/Time Department Name Occupation Description SDG
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management XuwuZhao student At Wenzhou-Kean University, we aim to collaborate with campus cafes such as Starbucks, Social Dog, and Subway to promote sustainability by encouraging students to reduce their environmental footprint. We will introduce a program that offers discounts to students who bring their own reusable coffee cups, helping to minimize the use of disposable cups and lids. This initiative not only supports waste reduction but also fosters a culture of sustainability on campus.
Additionally, we will encourage these cafes to reduce unnecessary packaging for food items like bread and sandwiches. Students will be urged to bring their own containers or use reusable packaging provided by the cafes. This approach will not only decrease single-use plastic waste but also promote more eco-friendly practices in everyday campus life.
By partnering with popular on-campus cafes, this initiative will create tangible incentives for students to adopt more sustainable habits, while also aligning with the university’s broader environmental goals. Together, we will work towards a cleaner, more sustainable campus environment by reducing waste and promoting the use of reusable products. 		Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management LohanZhou student My Green Idea: Campus Healthy Dining & Sustainability Education Initiative

In alignment with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), we propose the "Campus Healthy Dining & Sustainability Education Initiative", a holistic program designed to integrate health-conscious practices with environmental stewardship through daily dietary choices. The core idea centers on transforming campus dining into a platform for fostering both personal well-being and planetary health. By prioritizing organic food sourcing, low-carbon meal design, and student-driven participation, this initiative addresses two critical challenges: reducing single-use plastic waste and lowering the carbon footprint of campus meals.

Key innovative aspects include:

Local Organic Partnerships: Collaborating with certified organic farms within a 50km radius to supply fresh, seasonal produce, minimizing transportation emissions and pesticide exposure.
Waste Reduction Infrastructure: Phasing out disposable plastics by introducing reusable bamboo utensil kits (distributed free to students) and compostable packaging made from agricultural byproducts like rice husks.
Interactive Education: Monthly workshops led by nutritionists and chefs to educate students on balancing nutritional needs with eco-friendly practices, such as calculating meal-specific carbon footprints and designing plant-based recipes.
The initiative uniquely bridges individual health benefits—such as improved dietary quality and reduced exposure to harmful additives—with collective environmental gains, including decreased plastic pollution and resource conservation. By embedding sustainability into everyday campus life, we aim to cultivate lifelong habits that prioritize both human well-being and ecological resilience. 		Goal 3: Good health and well-being
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management LohanZhou student In response to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), this student-focused plan promotes green skills, circular economy practices, and fair job opportunities. We partner with vocational schools to offer hands-on courses like solar panel installation and e-waste recycling, with priority for women and low-income students. Paid internships help participants secure long-term jobs. Small grants (up to $5,000) support student-led green businesses, such as turning plastic waste into building materials or food waste into compost. A digital platform helps companies exchange unused resources, reducing costs and rewarding users with eco-points. The program also certifies “Green Employers” and supports student cooperatives with interest-free loans and income-sharing training. Over five years, the goal is to create 3,000 green jobs and build a sustainable industry network worth $5 million. Progress is tracked through public dashboards and yearly reports to show environmental and social impact—turning green skills into real career opportunities. Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management LuohanZhou student We propose the Campus Green Innovation Hub, a hands-on project that combines sustainable industry, creative thinking, technology, and basic infrastructure—all designed by and for university students. This hub will be a shared workshop on campus where students can use recycled materials—like old electronics, scrap wood, and plastic waste—to design and create useful, eco-friendly products. Examples include solar-powered chargers, upcycled stationery, and smart energy-saving lights. The space will offer low-energy tools, 3D printers, and basic coding kits to help students build projects that connect green ideas with real technology. It encourages teamwork across majors such as engineering, design, and environmental science. The hub will also partner with local communities and small businesses to solve real problems—like building affordable smart trash bins or designing water-saving systems. A digital platform will showcase student projects, offer open-source designs, and attract support from outside organizations. Over time, students will help build small-scale green infrastructure on campus—such as solar lights, rainwater gardens, and low-carbon workstations—all planned and maintained by student teams. Through this project, students don’t just learn—they actively create sustainable solutions, turning classroom knowledge into real-world change. This idea is practical, innovative, and gives students a direct role in shaping a greener future. Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, Technology and Infrastructure
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management XingyuanWu student Campus Circle for Justice – Building a Green, Peaceful, and Inclusive Community at Wenzhou-Kean University
Green Idea Description:
Sustainability is not just about clean energy, recycling, or carbon footprints—it is also about people. About trust. About fairness. That’s why our green idea focuses on SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, which we believe is the invisible backbone of all sustainable development. Without social cohesion, transparency, and fair governance, even the most advanced green technologies will fail to take root. Our initiative, Campus Circle for Justice, brings this vision to life at Wenzhou-Kean University.

🌱1. Restorative Dialogue Circles – Cultivating a Culture of Peace
We propose the creation of Restorative Dialogue Circles—safe, structured spaces where students, faculty, and staff can come together to listen, share, and resolve campus-related conflicts. These circles will be facilitated by trained peer mediators and integrated into orientation programs, student leadership training, and residence life.
Instead of relying on punitive or top-down disciplinary approaches, we aim to nurture empathy, accountability, and social repair. By preventing conflict escalation and fostering a culture of understanding, these circles promote peace from the grassroots level, directly echoing the goals of SDG 16.
🏛 2. Green Governance Hub – Transparent and Participatory Decision-Making
Strong institutions require trust and participation. To foster this, we envision a hybrid digital-physical “Green Governance Hub” where students and staff can propose sustainable ideas, give feedback on policies, and vote on green campus initiatives.
The Hub will also serve as a reporting mechanism for environmental or ethical concerns on campus, ensuring that sustainability is not only practiced but also governed in a fair and inclusive way. We plan to use QR-code-based kiosks and an online platform to ensure accessibility and transparency.
Through the Hub, sustainability becomes a shared responsibility—and decisions become more just, transparent, and community-driven.
🌍 3. Justice x Sustainability Campaign – Raising Awareness Through Creativity
Many students don’t realize how deeply justice and environmental issues are intertwined. To raise awareness, we will launch the “Justice x Sustainability” campaign: a series of creative events including art installations made from recycled materials, documentary screenings, social media challenges, and storytelling workshops.
These campaigns will focus on themes such as environmental justice, the rights of waste pickers and climate migrants, greenwashing in fashion, and ethical consumerism. We will also collaborate with local NGOs to bridge global issues with local impact.
By connecting hearts with facts, this campaign makes sustainability not only rational, but deeply emotional and personal.

Impact Goals:
Promote peaceful conflict resolution and reduce social tension within the campus.
Improve institutional trust by making governance more accessible, participatory, and transparent.
Empower students as changemakers through creative engagement in justice-related sustainability work.
Create a replicable model that other universities can adapt, linking SDG 16 to campus sustainability action.

Conclusion:
In a world facing climate change, inequality, and polarization, peace and justice are not luxuries—they are prerequisites for resilience. Through Campus Circle for Justice, Wenzhou-Kean University can become a lighthouse of inclusive, green development—where sustainability is not just practiced, but felt in every conversation, every decision, and every heartbeat of the community.
Let sustainability be not only about saving the planet, but about building the kind of society that deserves to inherit it. 		Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management YixinShen student Project Title: "Green Her Power – Advancing Gender Equality Through Sustainability"
While gender equality and sustainability are often discussed separately, they are deeply interconnected. Women, especially in marginalized communities, face the most severe consequences of environmental degradation. Yet, their contributions to sustainability are often overlooked. This project aims to raise awareness of the gendered dimensions of environmental issues and to empower students—especially women and gender minorities—to take leadership roles in sustainability initiatives.
Project Components:
Green Her Exhibition (On-Campus):
A photo and story exhibition will spotlight female pioneers in environmental activism and sustainability innovation—figures like Wangari Maathai, Greta Thunberg, and local female eco-leaders. QR codes will lead to short bios, videos, and impact stories. We'll also include anonymous student stories from our university community.

Awareness Campaign (Online & Offline):
Launch a digital storytelling campaign on platforms like WeChat and Instagram with the hashtag #GreenHerPower. Content will include infographics on how environmental issues disproportionately affect women (e.g., water access, food security), interviews with female environmental science students, and challenges encouraging gender-inclusive green behaviors.

Workshops & Seminars:
Organize a series of interactive workshops titled "Girls Leading Green" featuring: Guest speakers (female professionals in sustainability, climate tech, urban planning)；Skill-building sessions (public speaking, green innovation, team leadership)；Roundtable discussions on gender bias in green sectors and how to overcome it

Sustainable Fashion & Product Swap:
A pop-up event where students can donate or exchange eco-friendly products, with a focus on supporting female-led sustainable brands. This promotes conscious consumption and supports women-owned green businesses.

This project raises awareness of the importance of gender inclusion in sustainability. It empowers more women to see themselves as environmental leaders and promotes collaboration between students from different disciplines. By encouraging cross-campus dialogue and visibility, we aim to influence long-term change and advocate for gender-aware policies in university sustainability planning.
 Goal 5: Gender equality
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management XinChen student I have a research to find the nexus between social media and carbon emission amoung WKU students. Firstly, while most participants acknowledged that their internet surfing time had significantly increased over the past year, their awareness of its corresponding environmental impact remained largely neutral or indifferent. This disconnect between self-reported behavioral trends and environmental consciousness reveals a clear cognitive gap between digital habits and their associated carbon emissions. The data suggests that although individuals are aware of their increasing engagement with the digital world, they have not internalized the environmental consequences of such behaviors. This emphasizes the urgent need for awareness campaigns and educational interventions that link everyday digital consumption with broader issues of environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality. Only by establishing a clear connection between personal habits and global outcomes can meaningful behavioral shifts begin to occur.

Secondly, the study found that respondents frequently download large files and regularly stream high-resolution content such as 4K videos—activities known to require substantial data transmission and energy consumption. However, despite the data-intensive nature of these practices, most participants exhibited a neutral stance toward their environmental implications and made little to no effort to reduce such usage. This highlights a general lack of understanding about how data volume directly correlates with carbon emissions, as large-scale data centers require significant energy to operate. The absence of intentional behavioral change points to the necessity for more targeted and practical education on the environmental costs of online media consumption. Educational strategies should focus not only on raising awareness but also on equipping users with actionable alternatives and tools to adopt more sustainable digital habits.

Thirdly, the research revealed that participants demonstrated limited understanding of the carbon footprints associated with different online platforms. While services like Netflix, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook were widely used among respondents, few could accurately identify which platforms contribute more significantly to emissions. This lack of knowledge was coupled with a low willingness to adapt their usage patterns. In particular, respondents showed minimal commitment to reducing social media time or switching to more eco-friendly digital behavior. This is concerning, as it underscores both a lack of awareness and a low level of environmental responsibility when it comes to platform choices—especially given the growing importance of digital consumption in everyday life.

From a practical standpoint, the study’s findings imply that educational institutions, corporations, and policymakers must take a more active role in addressing this gap. Structured, evidence-based educational programs that explain the environmental consequences of online activities should be developed and integrated into both formal curricula and public outreach initiatives. These programs should not only inform users about the carbon footprint of various digital actions, but also provide them with practical strategies for minimizing their impact—such as reducing video streaming resolution, deleting unused cloud storage files, and limiting non-essential internet use. A broader, multidisciplinary approach—combining education, platform-level innovation, and policy reform—is necessary to foster digital sustainability and support global carbon neutrality efforts.

In terms of academic contribution, the study offers a newly designed questionnaire instrument that may serve as a valuable tool for future researchers investigating similar themes. The study also highlights several key behavioral and perceptual gaps that currently hinder sustainable digital practices. These insights can guide academic research aimed at understanding the psychological and social barriers that prevent individuals from adopting eco-conscious behavior in the digital space. Furthermore, the study opens new pathways for research into environmental communication, digital literacy, and behavioral economics.

Looking ahead, future research is recommended to explore long-term behavioral trends in digital consumption across more diverse and larger population groups, in order to validate and expand upon the current findings. Investigations into emerging technologies—such as energy-efficient data centers, low-carbon streaming algorithms, and green computing infrastructure—could also provide valuable insight into how the digital carbon footprint can be mitigated on a systemic level. In addition, the study encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, involving fields such as environmental science, computer science, psychology, and public policy, to develop a more holistic understanding of the digital-environmental nexus.

Nevertheless, the study is not without limitations. The sample size was restricted to 63 undergraduate students from Wenzhou-Kean University, which may not be sufficient for making generalizable claims about broader populations. Additionally, the survey instrument, while effective in its scope, consisted of only 20 questions and may not have captured the full range of factors influencing awareness and behavior related to carbon neutrality. Other potential variables—such as participants’ baseline environmental knowledge, socio-economic background, or regional energy infrastructure—were not considered in the current analysis and should be incorporated into future studies for a more comprehensive understanding.

 Goal 13: Climate action
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management YingjiaLong student We can design the "AR Cat Safety Hero" program at WKU. We will set up 5-7 "Pet Safety Stations" (small emergency supply cabinets with cat shelters) around the campus. Students can scan a QR code on the station's signboard with their phones to launch a simple AR game. The gameplay involves a virtual campus cat appearing on the screen to guide you through the nearest escape route (for example, from the dormitory to the open area downstairs). You will need to follow the cat and complete three simple actions: find the fire extinguisher, crouch to protect your head, and reach the assembly point.
As for the reward mechanism, once the challenge is completed, the system will issue a "cat food voucher," which you can use to collect real cat food (in small packages) from the safety station to feed the stray cats on campus. Additional benefits include a monthly reward for the student with the highest points, who will receive a voucher for ancient tea. This program not only teaches disaster prevention knowledge but also engages everyone through "cloud cat raising," while keeping resource management simple—school staff only need to regularly replenish cat food and emergency supplies. 		Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management YingjiaLong student We will transform the stationary bikes in the campus gym into fun power-generating devices. While students exercise on the bikes, they can charge their phones by pedaling, and an interactive display on the wall will visualize the energy conversion process in real-time. For every 10 minutes of pedaling, a virtual seedling on the screen will grow a little taller. Once a certain amount of energy is accumulated, the system will automatically donate one yuan to the school's "Green Fund" for campus environmental projects.
All participating students will receive a digital "Energy Certificate," which they can share on social media. This design not only retains the original function of the gym but also turns each workout into a tangible eco-friendly action. Instead of offering material rewards, it provides visible feedback on growth, making the experience of clean energy more rewarding and sustainable. 		Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management XinyueFang student One Seed, One Meal
This project leverages the WKU campus farm to engage students in helping local farmers grow vegetables and fruits. Each time a student participates in a planting activity, they scan a code through an app to record their action. The data is synced with a partnered charity organization, which uses the total number of participants to guide fundraising efforts. The funds are then used to provide nutritious meals—such as eggs, milk, or lunches—to children in underdeveloped rural areas, creating a “plant-to-donate” model. The project can be integrated into ENV and MGS courses, where professors offer bonus points for participation, motivating students to combine sustainability practices with social impact. 		Goal 2: Zero hunger
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management YingjiaLong student To make water conservation more engaging, we can install "smart voice faucets" in campus restrooms. These faucets will not only automatically adjust water flow but also humorously remind students to save water if they are washing their hands for too long. For example, it might say, "Hey there, keep washing like this and you’ll shed your skin!" or "This student’s hands are cleaner than the lab equipment!"

The voice scripts can be recorded by faculty and students to ensure they are both funny and friendly. After each reminder, the faucet's display screen will show a quick tip: "Here's how to save water while washing your hands: 1. Turn off the water while lathering 2. Keep your washing time to 20 seconds." We can also update the voice scripts every month, incorporating popular internet memes, and even let students vote on their favorite "professor water-saving voice."
This design not only makes water-saving reminders more enjoyable but also subtly helps change everyone’s water usage habits. 		Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management YingjiaLong student Every day before the canteen closes, we can creatively combine any unsold but good-quality dishes into limited-edition mystery meal boxes. After 8 PM, students can get this surprise for just 1 yuan. Each meal box will include a QR code that, when scanned, reveals how much food was saved and how much carbon emissions were reduced. All proceeds will go into the campus "Anti-Hunger Fund" to support students in need. This plan not only addresses the issue of food waste but also turns saving food into an exciting daily surprise. Goal 2: Zero hunger
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management XiyueZhang student Improving WKU’s Green Packaging Recycling System at the Parcel Station
At WKU’s parcel station, a green packaging recycling point has been set up to encourage responsible disposal of delivery materials. However, the current system faces some major issues: there is only one large bag for all discarded packaging, with no clear classification. Oversized boxes often occupy too much space, reducing overall efficiency, while mixed materials like cardboard, foam, and plastic make it hard to recycle effectively. To address this, we propose upgrading the recycling system by setting up clearly labeled collection bins for cardboard, foam, and plastic materials behind the delivery platform.
Each bin should have a clear and prominent label such as “Cardboard,” “Foam,” “Plastic,” or “Other Soft Packaging” printed below the QR code, so students can quickly identify where to dispose of each type of material. Scanning the QR code provides helpful guidance. For example, the cardboard bin’s code would link to a tutorial on how to flatten boxes to save space. The foam bin's QR code would offer tips on removing tape from foam packaging, making it easier to clean and recycle. For soft plastics and bags, students would simply follow the signs and place them in the appropriate bin.
To strengthen the system, when students collect a package using their Taobao ID, they will receive a digital reminder to recycle packaging properly. After completing proper sorting, they can scan their ID at the bin to log their contribution. Once students reach a certain number of contributions, they can earn rewards such as Tmall discount coupons. The scanner devices should be detachable for ease of collection by waste staff.
Lastly, WKU can organize regular awareness campaigns through campus broadcasts, educational talks, and SDG competitions to inspire students to engage in sustainable practices and support a greener campus environment.
Finally, WKU can organize regular environmental awareness campaigns through campus broadcasts, presentations, and SDG competitions to inspire students to become active participants in sustainable practices.
 Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management YingjiaLong student We can organize a uniquely engaging photography exhibition where students can unleash their creativity by cosplaying as the everyday images of the opposite gender. For instance, male engineering students can attempt to recreate the look of "a female college student rushing to class," while females can take on the challenge of the "straight male basketball player" style (think sporty headbands and flashy sneakers).

The event will feature various fun photo zones themed around "Laboratory Female Ph.D.," "Gym Bro," "Library Artsy Girl," and more, complete with backdrops. We’ll also provide props like makeup, wigs, and sports gear for students to borrow. The exhibited photos will be displayed anonymously, and all students and faculty will have the opportunity to vote for awards like "Best Acting Performance" and "Most Endearing Contrast." Winners will receive a crystal trophy titled "Annual Drama King/Queen" along with prizes.

All participating students will be required to submit a short "transformation reflection," from which we will select pieces to compile into a "WKU Gender Observation White Paper," capturing genuine and intriguing insights. This event is not about achieving perfect cross-dressing; instead, it aims to break gender stereotypes through a light-hearted approach, allowing students to laugh and learn that trying out "the life of another gender" reveals that gender is not a limitation, but an opportunity for a more diverse experience of the world.
After the exhibition, all photos will be compiled into a calendar, becoming a unique cultural product for Gender Equality Education of WKU. 		Goal 5: Gender equality
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management XinyueFang student AquaGuard Campus Water Monitoring Initiative
The “AquaGuard Campus Water Monitoring Initiative” is an innovative program that integrates environmental science education with hands-on practice. Students in relevant courses form monitoring teams and use simple tools like TDS meters and pH strips to regularly test drinking water, rainwater, and nearby water bodies. The project combines theoretical knowledge—such as the water cycle and pollution analysis—with practical sampling and data analysis, building a visualized water quality database. It encourages water-saving actions like rainwater reuse and reduces bottled water consumption. By publishing regular Campus Water Health Reports, hosting water science outreach, and organizing water filter design competitions, the project fosters environmental responsibility while providing data-driven recommendations for campus water resource improvement, achieving both educational and sustainable goals. 		Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management YingjiaLong student We can organize a uniquely engaging photography exhibition where students can unleash their creativity by cosplaying as the everyday images of the opposite gender. For instance, male engineering students can attempt to recreate the look of "a female college student rushing to class," while females can take on the challenge of the "straight male basketball player" style (think sporty headbands and flashy sneakers).

The event will feature various fun photo zones themed around "Laboratory Female Ph.D.," "Gym Bro," "Library Artsy Girl," and more, complete with backdrops. We’ll also provide props like makeup, wigs, and sports gear for students to borrow. The exhibited photos will be displayed anonymously, and all students and faculty will have the opportunity to vote for awards like "Best Acting Performance" and "Most Endearing Contrast." Winners will receive a crystal trophy titled "Annual Drama King/Queen" along with prizes.

All participating students will be required to submit a short "transformation reflection," from which we will select pieces to compile into a "WKU Gender Observation White Paper," capturing genuine and intriguing insights. This event is not about achieving perfect cross-dressing; instead, it aims to break gender stereotypes through a light-hearted approach, allowing students to laugh and learn that trying out "the life of another gender" reveals that gender is not a limitation, but an opportunity for a more diverse experience of the world.
After the exhibition, all photos will be compiled into a calendar, becoming a unique cultural product for Gender Equality Education of WKU. 		Goal 5: Gender equality
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management YiYang student I propose the establishment of a dedicated vegetarian food window on campus to reduce dietary inequity and promote environmental sustainability and inclusiveness. Currently, most campus cafeterias primarily offer meat-based dishes, while vegetarian options are limited and often fail to meet the needs of vegetarians. This imbalance restricts students’ ability to make food choices that reflect their ethical beliefs, health considerations, or cultural and religious values, thereby reinforcing inequity in campus dining.
A dedicated vegetarian food window would not only guarantee equal access to suitable meals for vegetarians but also encourage the wider campus community to explore plant-based diets. Numerous studies highlight the environmental benefits of plant-based eating, including lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduced water consumption, and more efficient land use. Encouraging such dietary shifts contributes meaningfully to climate action and fosters a more responsible and conscious campus culture.
Moreover, the vegetarian food window could serve as a platform for sustainability education. Through transparent ingredient sourcing, eco-friendly labeling, and informative displays, students can learn about the environmental and social impact of their daily food choices. This initiative would embed green thinking into everyday routines and strengthen the university’s role in promoting sustainable living.
In summary, opening a vegetarian food window is a concrete and inclusive step toward reducing inequity, supporting environmental goals, and creating a healthier, more equitable campus for all. 		Goal 10: Reduced inequality
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management YutongLiu student Creating a Campus Circular Economy Hub is a powerful way to promote responsible consumption and production on a university campus. This initiative would act as a central space where students, faculty, and staff can actively reduce waste and extend everyday items' life cycle through donation, exchange, repair, and creative reuse.
The hub would operate as a physical location on campus, perhaps within the student center or near dormitories, where students can bring items they no longer use—such as clothing, textbooks, electronics, small furniture, or kitchenware—and either donate them or exchange them with others. For example, a student who no longer needs their microwave after moving out could drop it off, while another student could pick it up instead of buying a new one. This creates a culture of sharing and minimizes unnecessary consumption.
The hub will be a place for swapping items and will also have regular events called "Repair Center." During these events, students and staff who know how to fix things like electronics or clothes will help others repair their broken items instead of just throwing them away. This helps to make products last longer and teaches useful skills while highlighting the problem of waste from constantly buying new things.
The Circular Economy Hub could also offer upcycling workshops, where students creatively transform used or discarded items into something useful or artistic—for instance, turning old t-shirts into tote bags or using glass jars for decorative storage. These workshops would not only be fun and educational but also encourage sustainable thinking in everyday life.
To deepen the impact, the hub can partner with environmental clubs or academic departments to organize seminars and talks on sustainable living, eco-friendly entrepreneurship, and the global consequences of overconsumption. Guest speakers could include alumni working in sustainability, local zero-waste business owners, or professors researching environmental economics.
Overall, the Campus Circular Economy Hub would serve as both a practical solution to reduce waste on campus and an educational platform to embed responsible consumption habits in students' daily lives. It empowers students to take direct action in line with SDG 12, fosters a sense of community, and creates a visible symbol of sustainability that can inspire similar efforts beyond the university. 		Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
2025年04月22日 College of Business and Public Management XuLv student The Green Parcel Hub is an eco-friendly logistics initiative designed for university campuses, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of e-commerce packaging. With the rapid rise of online shopping among students, vast amounts of single-use packaging waste are generated daily. This project proposes the establishment of a centralized on-campus delivery station where parcels are delivered using reusable packaging boxes. Partnering with major courier services, the system operates on a "box-for-box" model: students can return empty reusable boxes at the hub when collecting their packages, enabling them to be sanitized and recirculated.
This solution directly supports SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production by minimizing waste, promoting reuse, and encouraging sustainable consumer behavior. It is technically feasible, requiring only moderate investment in reusable packaging inventory and collaboration with delivery providers. It also enhances campus sustainability visibility, offers educational opportunities about circular economy practices, and could be gamified with an app to reward eco-conscious students. As more universities aim to green their operations, the Green Parcel Hub presents a scalable, impactful, and student-centered solution to tackle packaging waste.

 Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production