Shah Satnam Ji Girls’ College is bound to focus on Clean and Green Environmental practices that aim at achieving an eco-friendly atmosphere on the campus.

The main objectives:

• To Expand the Greenery on the campus.

• To take the Initiative in arranging activities to protect the environment and to reduce carbon emissions by using energy resources.

• To maintain Effectively the solid waste and e-waste.

• To minimize waste generation and safe disposal of the waste on campus.

• To conserve recycled water in flushing and gardening systems.

• To Conservation electrical energy by implementing 6 energy efficient systems and solar panel.

The Context:

• A clean and healthy environment aids effective learning and provides a friendly environment.

• Optimum use of natural resources and keeping our environment clean and green are necessary for healthy living and a sustainable future.

• The stakeholder works to develop the campus through the concept of an eco-friendly culture.

• Awareness to leverage the latest technology in energy conservation and usage of best practices.

• Effective use of recycled wastewater flushing systems and irrigation.

• Go Green (Swatch Bharat) Mission is the concept that evolved after realizing the harmfulness of pollution which affects not only human health but also the ecological balance.

The Practice:

• Policies related to green initiatives and waste management are established and implemented.

• Use of paper cups and plates is encouraged and the use of plastic bags and plastic tea cups is banned. Plastic-free culture is imbibed.

• E-waste is maintained for safe disposal.

• The wastewater treatment plant is built to meet the water quality requirements.

• Recycling of wastewater and using it for gardening helps to reduce the consumption of water.

• Rainwater harvesting facilities are made across the campus to harvest rainwater and store it in bunds for groundwater recharge. Monitoring of water levels in tanks and bunds is in practice.

• Quality drinking water dispensing system with well-maintained RO Plant and filtering station.

• The treated water is being stored in nearby water ponds to increase the water table of the local area.

• Instead of using packed water in plastic containers, students are encouraged to use refillables like stainless steel bottles or glasses.

• Steps are taken to reduce plastic pollution in the college campus with a special focus on the reduction and elimination of plastic bottles, plastic straws, utensils and plastic food packaging.

• Separate dust bins are provided to collect degradable and non-degradable wastes in solid, liquid and e-waste forms.

• The concept of a green campus campaign and environmentally friendly practices in the campus resulted in maintaining a clean and green campus.

• Workshops and seminars on environmental issues to create awareness among the students.

• Eco-Club and Energy Conservation Club have succeeded in fostering an energy conservation culture and attitude among students, staff and masses in nearby areas.

• Cleanliness programs are conducted by NSS and NCC from time to time.

• Maintenance of garden and various playgrounds by NSS and sports committee

• Encouraging the students and faculty to save electricity, papers, water and use of dust bins etc.

• Environmental awareness program (single use of plastics awareness) conducted by the NSS unit of the college.

• “Vermi Composts” are being prepared on the college campus and are used as organic fertilizers.

• E-waste, like electronic gadgets, motherboards etc., are partially reused by the students to retrieve important electronic components for project works.

• The availability of different sports facilities on the campus like cricket ground, football ground, basketball ground etc., encourages local people to make use of the available facilities.

• Fire safety pumps installed with integrated fire alarms in academic buildings.

• Evidence of Success.

• The campus has a green cover of about 60% and is a sanctuary to a variety of insects and birds.

• The green campus developed by the College helps not only to save the environment but also adds to the beauty of the campus and creates awareness among the students.

• Besides harbouring people, plants are used for scientific studies.

• Ban on plastic items, vermiculture and vermicompost has made college campuses clean.

• Eco-campus strategies employed resulted in a beautiful and clean college in the vicinity. It has resulted in attracting more students.

• The College generally does not generate any hazardous waste in any manner. However, the college strives to generate minimal waste and tries to reduce the use of plastics wherever possible.

• Paper waste is sold off to vendors who send it for recycling.

• Printer Cartridges are generally refilled and not disposed of. Whenever refilling is not possible, the cartridges are returned to the manufacturer.

• The College organizes periodical NSS camps to inculcate the values of plantation among the students and the faculty members.

• Seminars and classroom teachings are practised to create awareness among stakeholders for proper waste disposal.

• The use of plastic bags is discouraged on campus.

• The entire building of the institution is designed by the architect considering the maximum utilization of natural resources.

• All the classrooms are well-lit with natural light and well-ventilated.