WEEK 9: Fieldwork – On Campus Observation: IIUM as a Sustainable Campus

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 For week 9, we've been tasked to do a campus observation to determine whether IIUM is indeed a sustainable campus or not. The location we chose id the HS Cafeteria. These are some of the observations made during our trip the other day: 

1. We found that when not in use, the lights and fans are properly turned off. Even if there was some that was perhaps unintentionally left on, we helped switch it off as we left the place.

2. Water taps are always properly closed after usage and leaking rarely happens.

In IIUM, most areas light and fan switches are turned off properly when nobody is occupying the space. It shows that this university's culture place importance in implementing SDG Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. The usage of electricity is responsibly kept at a minimal. This goal also applies to the proper water consumption in the university, allowing little to none wasted due to irresponsibility. 

This action should definitely be continued by everyone in IIUM to further encourage visitors and future generations to continue this act of responsibility!

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