Sustainable Initiatives

Vision

A campus community that models sustainable living and learning, driving innovation and collaboration for a healthier planet.

Mission

To integrate sustainability into all aspects of our curriculum, operations, and community engagement, fostering a culture of environmental responsibility and social equity.

 

BIRD-M Campus Green Committee was formed to target and implement sustainable green solutions in the diverse fields of energy efficiency and waste management.

BIRD, Mangaluru is blessed with nature's bounty. Located within the proximity of the Gurupura River, the lush green ambience of campus has ponds, walking tracks and also houses a wide variety of flora and fauna. The rich and varied green landscape of BIRD, Mangaluru continues to serve as a rich source of inspiration to take up the dynamic challenges that exist in the development and implementation of green technologies.

More Green Initiatives are being planned for wastewater treatment as well as recycling and rainwater harvesting in a decentralized manner. Out of the total solid waste generated in the campus separating organic and inorganic waste is being planned.

From circular economy and climate change to food security and societal values, we're dedicated to realizing the Sustainable Development Goals both within and beyond our campus boundaries.

Our Team 

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Key Responsibilities of Committee:

• Developing Green Policy, Green Action Plan and Framework for the Institute.
• Facilitating and undertaking Greening initiatives (initiate, plan and implement).
• Developing a baseline scenario for the institute such as data on CO2 emissions, water and energy usage, waste generation, carbon footprint, paper use, etc.
• Development of Green Technology packages such as installation of SPV, 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), improve/ promote energy efficiency, soil and wate conservation including rainwater harvesting, Green Cover Maintenance, reduce plastic and paper usage in the campus, etc.
• Implementation of Green Action Plan in phased manner.
•  Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of initiatives undertaken.
• Mainstreaming Green Agenda in Training.

Future Plan: 

• Conduct monthly Campus Cleaning Day / Clean Campus Day.
• Installation of Water Flow restrictor on bathroom faucets and showers.
• Identification of potential energy efficiency and improvement measures.
• Convert all florescent bulbs and CFL bulbs with LEDs.
• Installation of electrical appliances with highest energy star rating.
• Conducting Water and Energy Audit.
• Creation of Medical/Herbal Garden, Miyawaki Forest, etc.
• Annual Plantation Drive, Celebration of Environmental Day, Soil Health Day, etc.
• Plantation during VIP’s visit, birthday of staff members, etc.

SOP for Participants:

• Hostel Occupants to bring their own toiletry items for their use during the stay in the campus.
• Help us to keep the campus neat and clean - Do not throw/litter outside. Use dustbins for garbage - Any waste to be properly segregated and disposed-off in designated trash bins for dry and wet waste. Do not spit in the open area.
• Smoking, consumption of alcohol or chewing gutka/paan, etc. is strictly prohibited within the campus.
• Save electricity and water. Switch off all electrical equipments like geyser, AC, fan, lights and close water taps whenever not required/before leaving the room. Hostel Occupants may immediately report any water leaks, dripping faucets, etc. to Hostel Supervisor.
• Trainees shall be provided with one stainless steel bottle for water consumption during their use in the classroom, hostel and field visit. Trainees are required to carry the same bottle. No separate bottle or plastic bottles shall be provided on the campus/field visit.
• Avoid plucking flowers or damaging plants.

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