4. The map shows locations on campus where there is a high density of waste accumulation

5. The waste density is color coded; depicting the different types of waste that accumulate.

11. These bottles are collected and thrown in to a large concrete bins and are then burnt.

12. Burning plastic causes SO2 emissions and harmful gases

13. Leads to health problems and pollution.

14. Our proposal is to collect Pet bottles from the students using incentives like paying 5 rupees per 10 Bottles.

15. Using a granulator and washing we are going to produce Medium quality PET Flakes which can be sold for about Rs.60 per kg.

18. Each empty bottle on average 52 grams of plastic.

19. Rs. 60 per Kg of PET Flakes (Standard price)

21. 187.2Kg of PET flakes are produced per monthAND FINANCE Total Revenue(approx): Rs. 70,253 per year

24. To facilitate this and spread awareness regarding the collection & the segregation of waste NSI plans to give society a structured & easy to follow method of collection – Organize

25. Create PODs, which are basically units that focus on the collection of a particular variety of waste – Elementary

26. The waste collected will be converted into a simple product for everyday use – Salvage

30. 2. FreeNSI products - Complimentary

31. 3. On campus store credits (Co-op, confectionaries, etc.) – Gratitude4. Members of PODs will have the option of designingtheir own product, i.e. the material used and layout of the product – Customization

32. The collection of the material from POD members is done by the NSI team once every week. The NSI team then delivers the material to the production team which comprises the local SHG (Self Help Group) Prakriti - BridgePOD STRUCTURE

34. We sell the products made by the SHG and give all the earnings back to them.Total Outflow: Rs. 43,000 Total Inflow: Rs. 70,000 Profit = Rs. 27,000

35. PILOT PROJECT

38. There are over 6000 students residing on the NITK campus each of who generate over 200 grams of vegetable waste in a day

39. NITK is a host to a variety of fauna

40. It has over 8000 trees ranging from teak to sandalwood to jatrophas.

41. Also observes abundant growth of weeds and grass

42. Over 10 tonnes of these plants and the leaves shed by these trees are burnt on a quarterly basis

44. PROJECT DESIGN

48. Hence we obtain a total of 800 metre cube of bio gas a day

49. Can be used to produce 60,78,123 kcal of energy which saves 25% of the LPG demandsFINANCE STATISTICS AND

52. No need for dustbins in the cycle - Preventive

53. No change in composition of the products raw material, hence we save energy – Economical

54. Creation of employment for self-help groups– Fringe benefit

58. To become a ‘Zero Waste Campus’ by 2015.

59. Promote awareness on Green Living among the students in campus. Try to prevent habits which cause wastage of energy and food resources.

60. Promote energy conservation methods in the locality as well as nearby schools.

61. Be an example for local colleges in the area of sustainability.

62. Undertake technical projects in campus which improve energy efficiency, reduce wastage of water and reduce production of waste.GOALS

63. FACULTY ADVISOR PRESIDENT CONVENOR TREASURER WATER COORDINATOR ENERGY COORDINATOR WASTE COORDINATOR AWARENESS COORDINATOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR AWARENESS COORDINATOR AWARENESS COORDINATOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR This team will be used to design the systems for the above projects as well execute them with the help of faculty and local community. This team will be dedicated in setting up links with other campuses and identifying projects which will help advance sustainability in campus. TEAM STRUCTURE

64. CONCLUSION As the global clamor for a sustainability, green tech, and a better world grows the role of technocrats is evident: ‘It is to create solutions which are inclusive and used for better livelihoods.’ On this note, we say ‘Let’s change the world. Let’s Engineer the Change’.