SDG 15 - Life on Land

Last modified: 23. November 2025

3. LAND SENSITIVE WASTE DISPOSAL 

MATE is deeply committed to upholding environmental standards and practices, addressing water quality, plastic waste reduction, and hazardous waste disposal through structured policies and processes aligned with national regulations and best practices.  

3.1. Water discharge guidelines and standards  

The University ensures that its activities comply with water discharge guidelines, safeguarding both water quality and the ecosystems reliant on it. At all campuses, wastewater is managed in accordance with national water discharge standards. The university adopts practices to minimize water pollution and ensure the safe treatment of any discharge into local water systems, thereby protecting wildlife, ecosystems, and public health.  

With its diverse campuses, research sites, and training facilities spread across the country, MATE relies on multiple regional water utility providers. Consequently, wastewater management are handled by different service companies, depending on the specific location of each university unit. MATE’s extensive network of campuses and facilities is served by several regional water utility providers, each responsible for supplying drinking water and managing wastewater in their respective areas. Details on this can be found in SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation. 

The university maintains contracts with specialized laboratories for regular hazardous waste disposal and enforces strict rules to prohibit the disposal of chemicals into drains. Any other contaminated water is directed to the DMRV Danube Regional Waterworks Ltd. (DMRV Duna Menti Regionális Vízmű Ltd.: https://www.dmrvzrt.hu/hu/Fooldal ).  

The „AQUASERV – Research Services for the Blue Economy” project enables MATE’s Institute of Aquaculture and Environmental Safety to participate in an international consortium dedicated to strengthening aquaculture, fisheries, thus contributing sustainable water-treatment research across Europe. Over five years, the initiative integrates and develops research capacities—facilities, equipment, and scientific expertise—while offering transnational and virtual access to advanced infrastructures. By supporting key EU priorities including Sustainable Blue Economy, and the European Green Deal, AQUASERV promotes innovation in areas ranging from aquatic ecosystem health to water-quality management.  

https://akvakultura.uni-mate.hu/aquaserve