Waste Management
· Wet Waste Management
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Biodegradable waste such as food leftovers from the canteen and hostel is collected separately.
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Wet waste is converted into compost/vermi-compost and reused for campus gardens and green areas.
· Paper Waste Management
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Waste paper generated from offices, classrooms, and examination sections is collected separately.
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Reusable paper is repurposed for rough work.
· Glass and Metal Waste Management
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Broken glassware from laboratories and metal scrap are stored separately.
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These materials are disposed of through authorized scrap dealers.
· Laboratory Waste Management
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Chemical and biological waste from science laboratories is handled with care.
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Hazardous waste is minimized and disposed of according to safety guidelines.
· Garden and Horticultural Waste
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Pruned branches, grass cuttings, and plant residues are composted within the campus.
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Compost is reused as organic manure for gardens and plantations.
· Food Waste Management
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Food wastage is minimized through awareness programs among students and staff.
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Leftover food, if suitable, is composted.
· Three-Bin Waste Segregation System
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The campus follows a three-bin system (green for wet waste, blue for dry waste, red for hazardous waste).
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Students and staff are sensitized on proper waste segregation.
· Awareness and Participation Programs
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Eco-Club, and NSS, units conduct awareness programs on waste reduction and segregation.
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Cleanliness drives are organized under Swachh Andhra – Swarna Andhra and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.