| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.17 |
| Liaison | Abhinaya Ganesh |
| Submission Date | Nov. 21, 2024 |
Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
OP-11: Materials Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 4.00 |
11.1 Surplus and reuse programs
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s surplus program:
NGO GOONJ
The NSS unit of SSN College of Engineering organized a reusable materials collection drive for Daan Utsav – Joy of Giving Week from October 3rd 2023 to October 5th 2023 in collaboration with the NGO GOONJ. The drive aimed to gather reusable items from students, staff, and faculty members to support those in need. Two officials from GOONJ were present to assist the NSS volunteers in collecting various items, including clothes, bedsheets, woollens, stationery, school bags, footwear, notebooks, reusable paper, study materials, furniture, and toys.
Refer page 1-12 for deatils on the Surplus program:
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OP_11.pdf
Does the institution have or participate in a reuse program through which employees and/or students can donate personal items for redistribution?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s reuse program:
EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS’ DONATION PROGRAM (NGO GOON)
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the entire college community, with everyone eager to contribute to the cause. The spirit of giving was palpable as students and staff members brought in their reusable items with the hope of making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. GOONJ also showed their appreciation by providing a return gift to all donors, adding a thoughtful touch to the event.
Refer page 1-12 for deatils on the Surplus program:
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/OP_11.pdf
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11.2 Single-use disposable plastics program
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s composting program:
COMPOSITING STATION:
Our institution’s post-consumer food waste diversion program aims to minimize waste while promoting sustainability. We have implemented on-site composting stations across dining facilities to collect food scraps and leftover waste from consumers. In partnership with local composting facilities, we ensure that this food waste is diverted from landfills and repurposed into valuable organic compost, which is often reintegrated into local farms and gardens. Additionally, we encourage patrons to dispose of waste responsibly through educational signage and training for dining hall staff on best practices. Our diversion program not only mitigates environmental impact but also fosters a culture of sustainability and awareness within our campus community.
Link for Details of Organic Waste Compsters :(Refer page 10 and 11)
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/7.1.3_waste-management.pdf
Does the institution have or participate in a reusable container program designed to reduce the use of single-use disposable plastic?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s reusable container program:
RESUSABLE INITIAITIVES:
Use of glass water bottles during meetings and other gatherings:
To reduce plastic waste (packaged drinking water in plastic containers) and encourage sustainable materials, the college has replaced single-use plastic water bottles with glass water bottles during meetings and other gatherings.
This initiative not only reduces the amount of plastic waste generated but also promotes the use of reusable and recyclable materials.
The shift from plastic bottles to glass water bottles is a significant step towards reducing the campus's carbon footprint and promoting a culture of environmental consciousness and sustainability among students and staff members.
During Conferences and other events, it is made mandatory for the participants to bring their water bottles and use water dispensers. This is appreciated by many people who visit SSN
Refer page 4 for deatils on the Single use plastic circular:
Has the institution eliminated the on-site use of at least one form of single-use disposable plastic?:
Has the institution eliminated the on-site sales and distribution of all single-use disposable plastic food containers, utensils, and beverage cups?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s single-use disposable plastics program:
REDUCE SINGLE USE PLASTIC:
With reference to the Commissioner Technical Education letter, the colleges need to take necessary action to avoid plastics. So, in this regard, At SSN Institute all the staff are requested to avoid plastic items such as carry bags, parcel covers, plastic cups, spoons, cutlery, plates, straws, stirrers, covers, food containers, thermocol plates, wax coated cups etc. A11 are requested to avoid packaged water bottles for guests, events etc., and make use of RO systems installed in the campus.
Refer page 4 for deatils on the Single use plastic circular:
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11.3 Electronic waste management
Does the institution have or participate in a program designed to collect e-waste from students for recycling and/or preparation for reuse? (required):
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s e-waste collection programs:
E- WATE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL:
E-wastes are generated from computer laboratories, electronic labs, Physics Labs, Chemistry Lab, Biotech Labs, Academic and Administrative Offices. The e-waste includes out of order equipment or obsolete items like lab instruments, circuits, desktops, laptops and accessories, printer, charging and network cables, Wi-Fi devices, cartridges, sound systems, display units, UPS, Biometric Machine, scientific instruments etc. All these wastes are put to optimal use. All such equipment which cannot be reused or recycled is being disposed-off through authorized vendors. Instead of a new procurement Buy-Back option is preferred for technology up gradation. E Waste collected is stored and disposed-off annually. Students are also made aware of E-Waste issues and its safe disposal. Disposal of unused electronic items such as monitors, CPU through authorized vendors. The institution's electronic trash, broken and non-usable hardware, is disposed of through e-waste vendors periodically. No hazardous chemicals are utilized, except a few that are disposed of properly after adequate dilution, and no radioactive waste is generated on the college campus.
Link for certified E-waste Vendor:(Refer page 8 and 9)
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/7.1.3_waste-management.pdf
Does the institution use an e-waste recycler that is certified to a qualifying standard?:
Standard to which the institution’s e-waste recycler is certified:
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11.4 Hazardous waste management and disclosure
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s hazardous waste management program or protocol:
HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
The BME department generate biomedical waste, which is processed locally and incinerated before disposal. The institution has adopted E-Governance and most internal communication is circulated through emails The use of single-sided paper for writing and printing is standard in all offices to reduce paper waste. The Controller of Examination's office disposes of the answer scripts by pulping and recycling them at the end of their preservation period. Single-use plastic is prohibited on campus, and only a small amount of plastic trash is generated. Steel utensils are used in the canteen and mess to reduce plastic and paper waste. Other non-biodegradable garbage is scrapped and delivered to agents for recycling.
Link for Hazardous waste management:(Refer page 12 and 13)
https://www.ssn.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/7.1.3_waste-management.pdf
Does the institution publish information about the specific types of hazardous waste it generates and how they are disposed of, recycled, and/or prepared for reuse?:
Online resource that provides information about the specific types of hazardous waste managed by the institution:
Document that provides information about the specific types of hazardous waste managed by the institution:
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