In teaching and learning, the use of learning management system platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft Team, has reduced the need for printing copies of handouts and notes. Submission of student works can also be made in softcopies, thus reducing the use of papers further.

UTB aims to minimise the waste the campus produced by 2023 through proper disposal of waste and the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rebuy).

• Use less - UTB has implemented several initiatives to reduce the use of papers in its day-to-day operations:
• Online services and operations - reduced the need for physical documents
• QR codes - reduced the printing of marketing collaterals such as flyers, posters and programme books
• Efficient Procurement – Purchase by demand and ordering only the supplies need.

• Reuse when possible. It can take the form of repairing, washing, or recovering used materials.
• Scrap paper reuse, secondhand books campaign, use of durable cutlery, plate and mugs instead of disposables, Purchasing and donating used items.

• Recycle program helps to increase recycling, reduce waste, and improve green purchasing practices.
• Colourful bins have been used with the options of collecting paper, cans, plastics and general waste.

• Rebuy option emphasizes on products that have a reduced environmental impact throughout their life cycle.
• Buying products with recycled content such as paper, avoiding toxic ingredients in teaching aids and washing liquid, and seeking goods with renewable sources and minimal packaging in food or office equipment.

UTB supports green transportation through its CFTR research centre and estate office. Due to the limited parking spaces, the estate office and HSE office have taken the approach to encourage students to car pool. This campaign can help to reduce the number of late comers, parking issues and congestion within the campus area.

Special free bus services have also been provided for students to commute between Rimba point shopping centre and UTB to reduce carbon emission.

UTB is also looking into the development and deployment of ICT that reduces environmental impact. This is by optimising the energy efficiency of ICT devices and reducing the carbon emissions associated with their production, use, and disposal. Some approaches will be:

• Designing ICT devices with energy-efficient components and features such as low-power processors, LED displays, and automatic power-down modes.
• Cloud computing to help reduce energy consumption by consolidating computing resources and minimising redundant infrastructure.
• Virtualisation to enable multiple operating systems and applications to run on a single physical server, reducing the number of servers needed and thereby reducing energy consumption.
• Using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or hydroelectric power to power data centers and ICT infrastructure can significantly reduce carbon emissions.
• Recycling and reusing electronic waste to reduce the environmental impact of ICT by minimising the amount of waste sent to landfills and reducing the need for new manufacturing.