Green Campus initiatives

Alternate Energy Initiatives by the Institution

Solar power generation: As of today, the college has 40 solar panels installed (3.2 KWH) on the rooftop. In order to reduce the dependence on external electricity power supply and take a greener step, the Eco-club of SJCC had collaborated with M/s. Oak Innovatica Solutions, to study the installation feasibility of Solar Electricity power generation equipment installation in the college building. The college’s green power meets approximately 7009 KWH out of our total energy requirements. Taking a step towards environment friendliness and helping a better working space for the collaborators, the college management has initiated a project for replacement of Fluorescent Tube Lights and Comfort Fluorescent Light (CFL) by LED Lights.

Paperless Assignments

The College makes use of online programs to conduct examinations. The Entrance exams, IC and EVS examinations are conducted in the Computer Labs. The students are also given paperless assignments through the ERP. Additionally, software like Quicklrn, and Edmodo are used to give assignments as well as share resource material. Google class is another online platform used by the teachers in order to keep track of assignments and course work information.

Recycling of harmful and Resourceful Materials

The college adopts various methods to recycle materials, some of which are:
a) Recycling answer Scripts - 3867 Kg of answer scripts are being recycled per year. Books made out of these recycled materials are distributed to more than 2000 children studying in government schools.
b) Recycling of tetra packs and pet bottles
c) E-waste - Every year a sum of 15 to 20 Kilograms of e-waste gets recycled in the institution.
Electronic devices, that are repaired and are in a position to be re-used are given to under privileged schools.

Waste Management Materials

The college has a provision for Solid waste management. Segregation of waste starts at the classroom itself. Each classroom is equipped with two dust bins – one for biodegradable and the other for non-biodegradable substances. Liquid and other non-biodegradable waste gathered from the college canteen is given to the municipality (BBMP) garbage collectors on a daily basis.

Any hazardous waste materials that are produced in the campus are disposed off, in a safe and responsible manner. The cleaning staff are kept well-informed about the disposal process. Steps taken in this regard helps the institution respond to environmental needs effectively.

Wet waste converter – The Eco club, in collaboration with Solwearth Ecotech Pvt.Ltd worked towards betterment of wet waste management in campus as we have a capacity intake increase which is having its impact on higher collection of waste as well and in order to efficiently utilize the available space, the wet waste has to be processed in much shorter duration. Hence, feasibility to install a wet waste converting machine was looked into, which was positive and the machine installation process is in progress with the support of the management

Rain Water Harvesting Structures and Utilization

A fully functional rain-water harvesting structure has been installed in the college campus. The college saves a substantial amount of water through Rain Water Harvesting and the water saved is used to water the flora in the campus. This water is also used for cleaning purposes. Moreover, the college encourages programmes to spread awareness of such environmentally friendly practices. Water filters using the latest technology have been installed all over the campus to ensure the provision of safe drinking water and thereby reducing the amount of waste water generated on campus Many events were conducted to come out with measures and practices to overcome it.

Green Landscaping and Practices

In order to give greenery in campus an additional mileage, new blocks were constructed near the basketball court and new plants were planted. Vertical garden was put up near college canteen this year. Vertical Gardening helps in overcoming space constraints and carbon footprints. In this light, a beautiful vertical garden was made this year in the corridor (near office) with small beautiful flowering plants. Banana plants were planted near the college canteen. Many new pots were bought and flowering plants (hibiscus) were planted and beautifully arranged near the stairs of the college entrance. The college has been winning The Best Ornamental Garden competition conducted by the Mysore Horticulture Department for the 4th year in a row. AICUF in collaboration with B. Com (Travel and Tourism) Department took an initiative to take sustainable steps towards conserving the environment. The event witnessed a gardening competition and a Cyclothon event.

In addition to these practices, the college library has digitalized its operations and encourages the usage of e- resources. The Eco Club of the college constantly organises events to spread awareness of environment friendly practices and management of resources. ‘Wealth out of Waste’ was one such event conducted.

Awareness drives are organised at Lalbagh Park and various other venues to spread awareness of the ill-effects of using plastics among the public there. Cleanliness drives are also organised by the Outreach programme every year.

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