TRUE GREEN

Mission:

Save mother earth for future generations through sustainability initiatives for conservation and scrupulous use of water, soil, air and other natural resources in VIT and the greater community.

Goals:

  • Be a Socially responsible Institution in promotion of waste management among communities in and around Vellore towards Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle of waste.
  • Be a model in Green Practices and transfer technology in green practices for sustainable practices and Instill best practices among youth
  • Awareness about waste management, reducing waste, segregation of waste , recycling,safeguard clean air, water and soil conservation for future generations.
  • Promote alternative employment opportunities in Waste management – Plastic, Paper etc.,
  • Enactment the cleanliness and hygiene campaign towards Zero waste generation.
  • Bring out various models in recognizing clean water accessible for all individuals.
  • Model centre in vermi-compost manure by the segregated waste in the campus for showcasing best recycling models
  • Ensure community intervention in for understanding the importance of keeping the surroundings clean though various viable technologies
  • Pilot affordable technologies which help rural communities for transformation and promotion of sanitation and hygiene indicators.

Charter

  • Waste management: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle
  • E – waste management
  • Awareness and capacity building on waste resource management
  • Composting
  • Water management
  • Hygienic surroundings
  • Green and Clean environment
  • Soil conservation
  • Reduction of Pollution

Inter-departmental team members

  • Asst.Director , CSRD&RS
  • Director, Estate Department
  • Director, Student Welfare
  • Deputy Director, Men’s Hostel
  • Deputy Director, Ladies Hostel
  • Outreach Department, VIT
  • VIT,Garden Team

Activities

   Bulk Wet Waste Garden Leaves and Grass Bulk Dry Waste   Individual Behavior Change

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