Name of the Event: Electronic Waste (e-waste) collection Drive Report
Organizing Agency: Eco-Club
Date: 17th December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Time: 7 am to 4 pm
Venue: Ground floor of The S.I.A College
Target audience: Entire college students
Teacher incharge: Dr. Shilpa Malani
Purpose of the Activity:This drive aims to serve the community by:
Activity: Students participated in this community outreach programme and collected e-waste from their neighbours, friends, relatives and family. After collecting e-waste, students brought collected e-waste at the e-waste collection point located at the ground floor where a large drop box was kept to accumulate all the e-waste items collected. Students brought e-waste discarded items like mobile phones, batteries, set up box, Wi-Fi routers, calculators, CD’s, adapters, C.P.U, monitor, Laptops, extension cords, headphones, earphones, electric tools, remote, mouse, keyboard, and so on.
Outcome:Through this community outreach program, students became aware and shared with the community about the hazards of e-waste recycling by the unorganised sector and educated them about alternate methods of disposing of their e-waste. Students also made a handmade banner of cotton cloth and painted it. They had spread awareness to other students about the harm effects of flex banner to the environment, whereas cotton cloth banner is environment friendly. Students also decorated the e-waste collection box with colours. Handmade banner made them to work together in groups and promotion of e-waste collection drive in the college developed leadership qualities among themselves and sensitivity towards the environment.
E- Incarnation Recycling Pvt. Ltd. recycling company was invited to collect and dispose off e-waste in an eco-friendly manner and provide us with a destruction certificate.
| Sr. No. | Year | Quantity of E-waste Collected and Recycled |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021-22 | 370 kgs |
| 2 | 2022-23 | 762 kgs |
| 3 | 2023-24 | 382 kgs |
| 4 | 2024-25 | 405 kgs |
In April 2021-22 we collected 370 kgs of e-waste. In April 2022-23 e-waste collection was 762 kgs. In April 2023-24 we collected and recycled 382 kgs of e-waste. Whereas in April 2025 we collected 200 kgs. This drive generated revenue of ₹8,715/- which was deposited in the college fund. SI.A. Junior college also participated in this drive.
Beneficiaries:
Male: 52
Female:58
Total: 110
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Name of the Event:Vruksha Bhandara
Organizing Agency:Eco-Club
Date: 26th January 2025
Time: 8.00 am to 12.00 pm
Venue: College ground
Target audience: Citizens, Faculty Members and Students
Teacher incharge: Dr. Nitinkumar M. Patil
Purpose of the Activity:
Activity: Eco-club in association with Hariyali NGO took the initiative to organize the sapling distribution activity called Vruksha Bhandara on Republic Day i.e 26 th January 2025 at 8 am in the college ground. Hariyali (NGO) distributed 194 saplings including money plants, Tulsi, lemongrass, Mango Spiral Flag, Lily, Hibiscus, Green Paradise (Had Jod), and palm etc. were distributed among the locals. Management members and trustees of the SIA College, Principal Dr. Padmaja Arvind and authorities from Hariyali were present for the activity. They also distributed one kg of organic compost per sapling free of cost.
Outcome: Through this program the participants got an opportunity to plant the saplings provided by the NGO in their locality as well as their nearby premises. And use organic manure for the growth of edible plants.
Beneficiaries:
Male: 25
Female: 60
Total: 85
Name of the Event:Eco-Club Orientation
Organizing Agency:Eco-Club
Date: 31st July 2024
Time: 8.20 am
Venue: G3, G4, 105, 305, 306 307, 309, 312 & 313
Target audience:FYBCOM, FYBBI, FYBAF, FYBScIT, FYBMS & FYBMM
Teacher incharge: Dr. Shilpa Malani
Purpose of the Activity:
Activity: Second & Third year students shared their experiences of participating in Eco Club activities in a team and development of leadership skills. Students were also informed about the various activities to be conducted under eco club i.e e-waste collection mega drive, Best out of waste competition, Eco friendly Ganesh idol making workshop and various environmental awareness sessions which will be conducted.
Outcome: First year students were encouraged to take part actively in both preserving the environment and spreading awareness about the hazards of degradation of the environment to the community.
Beneficiaries:
Male: 181
Female: 203
Total: 384
Date: 12-8-2024
Name of the Event:Seedball making Workshop
Organizing Agency: Eco-Club
Date: 10th August 2024
Time:10.45 am
Venue: College ground
Target audience: FYBBI and Eco-Club Volunteers
Teacher incharge: Dr. Shilpa Malani
Purpose of the Activity:
Activity: A ‘Workshop on Seedball making’ was conducted on 10/08/2024. This workshop was conducted under the guidance of members of the Hariyali Foundation which helped and provided students with knowledge and hands-on learning experience that brought out the creative, fun side of students. 3 groups of 20 students in each group were formed. 1st group planted stachytarpheta which attracts various types of butterflies. 2nd group planted dracaena an air purifier plant which has pink edges. 3rd group prepared seed balls. Seed balls are a mixture of soil, compost, and seeds. With the monsoon setting in, these planted seed balls will ultimately mature into trees, resulting in increased green cover. Hariyali members Mr Satish Joshi, Ms Jayalakshmi Chekkala, Ms Pratima Bhatt, Mr Sudhir Lad, Ms Shailaja Vaidhy, Ms Parvati Shanbhag and Mr Amrutkar guided the students for the activity.
Outcome: Students were thrilled to be a part of this workshop as they were experimenting with seeds like reetha. Seed Balls were distributed to all the students of the College and were requested to plant the Seed Balls in their garden or convenient and favourable areas as a contribution towards a green and healthy environment. A sense of accomplishment and pride was filled in students as they were contributing to make the college campus greener.
Beneficiaries:
Male: 25
Female: 46
Total: 71
Date: 12-8-2024
Name of the Event:Milk Bag Collection Drive
Organizing Agency:Eco-Club
Date:15th July – 15th August 2024
Time: 7 am to 2 pm
Venue: College ground
Target audience: Entire College students
Teacher incharge: Dr. Shilpa Malani
Purpose of the Activity: To reuse milk bags for growing saplings instead of going into the landfill to reduce the harmful effect of plastic waste.
Activity: A Milk bag Collection Drive was organized for a month i.e., from 15th July to 15th August 2024. Milk Bag Collection Point was at Ground Floor from 7 am to 2 pm. This campaign involves collecting used milk bags from the students, neighbours and community, repurposing them to support sapling growth, and ultimately planting these saplings to enhance local green spaces with the help of Hariyali Foundation. Students have volunteered to sort and clean the collected milk bags, preparing them for use in planting saplings.
Outcome: The involvement of students in the milk bag collection drive has been instrumental in its success. Their efforts have significantly reduced the amount of waste going to landfills. This drive collected a total of 2590 milk bags.
Beneficiaries:
Male: 43
Female: 136
Total: 179
Name of the Event: Best out of waste
Organizing Agency:Eco-Club
Date: 28th August 2024
Time: 10.30 am
Venue: Auditorium
Target audience: Entire college students
Teacher incharge: Dr. Nitin Kumar Patil
Purpose of the Activity:
Activity: Participants made models on Best out of waste to show the creativity about waste things and converted them into usable models
Outcome: Students displayed their creative arts and crafts ideas by making water purification model, House clock, Wall pieces with water curtains, bird nests and flower pots using plastic water bottles. etc. After making the products, it was displayed in an exhibition where entire college students, teachers and non- teaching staff visited and appreciated the creativity of participants.
Beneficiaries:
Male: 36
Female: 36
Total: 72
| Sr. No | Name of the student | Class | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. Shivani Rajbhar | F.Y. B.M.S. | First |
| 2 | Mr. Bharat S. Acharya | S.Y. B.M.S. | Second |
| 3 | Mr. Vishal S. Karate | F.Y. B.M.S. | Third |
Date: 2-9-2024
Name of the Event:Eco-friendly Ganesh idol making (with शादु माटी)
Organizing Agency:Eco-Club
Date: 31st August, 2024
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Venue: Boys Common Room and adjacent classroom
Target audience: Entire college students
Trainer: Ms Aarti Chaudhary (Corporate Trainer)
Teacher incharge: Dr. Hasitkumar Nagariya
Purpose of the Activity:The aim of the workshop was to raise awareness about the environmental impact of Ganpati celebrations and encourage eco-friendly alternatives.
Activity: Students gained hands-on experience in creating Eco-friendly Ganesh idols, fostering creativity and environmental consciousness.
Outcome: Ms.Aarti Chaudhary (Corporate Trainer) conducted the workshop. She informed the students about Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols, which is a non-biodegradable material which endangers marine life and the health of our water bodies. Also the dyes and glitter on POP idols are harmful. Eco-friendly ganesh idol made up of Shadu Maati does not pollute natural water sources. She taught the participants how to make Ganapati Idol from Shadu Maati by live demonstration. She created a group of 4-5 participants and trained them to create Ganapati Idol. All participants created an idol by using their creativity and had a joyful learning session. This workshop inspired students to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives and make a positive impact on the environment. Students learned about the importance of using natural and biodegradable materials, reducing pollution and promoting sustainability.
Beneficiaries:
Male: 26
Female: 66
Total: 92
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