NTU's Policy to Reduce Marine Pollution
To actively reduce marine pollution, National Taiwan University has implemented comprehensive measures. In 2022, NTU established the "Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the R/V New Ocean Researcher 1 ,Research Vessel," strictly prohibiting the disposal of experimental waste into the ocean. The same year, the university also introduced "Diving Operation Guidelines" to prevent divers from discarding any waste overboard.
Furthermore, in 2024, NTU promulgated the "Regulations for Campus Plastic Reduction" to encourage all faculty, staff, and students to reduce single-use plastics. In parallel, the university has been rigorously enforcing the "General Waste Management Regulations" and the "Regulations for the Storage, Disposal, and Handling of Laboratory Waste ," categorizing waste into 10 types for recycling to minimize the impact of waste on marine environments.
Laboratory Safety Guidelines for the R/V New Ocean Researcher 1 ,Research Vessel ( 2022 )
Article 12 of the regulations stipulates that syringes, needles, and experimental waste (such as reagent bottles, sample bottles, and laboratory gloves) used in experiments shall not be mixed with general household waste. Liquid waste and other experimental waste generated during the voyage must be brought back to the original laboratory by the research team upon completion of the voyage.
Article 13 stipulates that upon completion of the voyage, the research team must ensure that the work area is thoroughly cleaned and that all experimental waste and liquid waste are collected and returned to the laboratory. The research team members are not permitted to disembark until it has been confirmed that no experimental materials have been left on board.
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Diving Operation Guidelines ( 2022 )
Article 17 prohibits the disposal of any waste or garbage into the marine environment during diving operations.
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