I. Introduction
The Main Canteen at the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) serves as the main dining facility for students, lecturers, and staff. In 2023, the ITS Main Canteen transformed into the Halal, Safe, and Healthy Culinary Zone (Zona KHAS). Each tenant in the Main Canteen, hereafter referred to as “Tenant,” is required to prioritize food options that are halal, clean, and healthy, as well as use recyclable food and drink containers.
Objectives
To support environmental sustainability in Zona KHAS, ITS has implemented a policy to reduce the use of plastic and disposable items through:
- Rector’s Circular Letter No. B/50268/IT2/TU.00.02/2019 regarding the use of single-use plastic drink packaging and plastic bags within the ITS environment;
- Rector’s Statement Letter of Commitment on ITS’s Contribution to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Chapter III, Point F.
Based on these initiatives, ITS mandates that this policy be applied to all tenants in the Main Canteen, which is in line with the principles of the Halal, Safe, and Healthy Culinary Zone (Zona KHAS).
Scope
This policy applies to all tenants operating in the Main Canteen, ensuring that food providers and customers comply with the sustainable practices being implemented.
II. Chapter: Policy and Procedures
Policy Dissemination
Inform all tenants about the requirements to reduce the use of plastic and disposable items. As part of the Zona KHAS initiative, tenants must adhere to high standards of cleanliness, halal certification, and health.
Tenant Obligations
- Tenants must ensure that their equipment and products meet the same standards for halal, cleanliness, and minimal use of plastic or disposable items to reduce waste.
- Tenants must ensure food sources are free from pesticide contamination and strive to use organically cultivated products. The food provided should be nutritious and contain adequate nutrients, vitamins, and calories to support overall health and bodily functions.
- Tenants are encouraged to prioritize sourcing ingredients from local producers and distributors to reduce carbon emissions associated with production and transportation, supporting the economic growth of local farmers, livestock producers, and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
- Tenants are required to minimize food production that could result in food waste. If food waste occurs, tenants are expected to separate it for further processing, such as composting, maggot feed, or other waste management methods.
Business Permits and Management
- Tenants must fulfill administrative requirements, such as obtaining halal certification and a Business Identification Number (NIB).
- Priority will be given to tenants willing to adhere to ITS’s environmental sustainability principles and participate in Food Hygiene and Sanitation training provided by the Surabaya City Health Office.
- Contracts with tenants must include obligations as outlined in point 2.
III. Chapter: Implementation and Monitoring
Ensuring Policy Implementation with Suppliers
- Suppliers must comply with ITS’s plastic waste reduction policy and provide products with minimal or environmentally friendly packaging.
- Priority will be given to suppliers willing to adopt ITS’s environmental sustainability principles.
Monitoring
ITS will monitor tenants and suppliers in Zona KHAS to ensure policy compliance. Tenants who fail to comply with the regulations may be subject to warnings or termination of contracts in the future.
Tri Joko Wahyu Adi, Ph.D.
Director of Cooperation and Business Management
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
