Green and Clean Campus Initiatives

“Being Green and Clean is not just an aspiration but an action”

Under Nature’s Haven

At S.A. Engineering College, we believe a clean, green, and pollution-free environment fosters effective learning. We’ve developed a green ecosystem to enrich the mind, heart, and soul of everyone on campus. All avenues and roads are adorned with tall trees and beautiful flowers, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Pivots of the Environmental Policy

• Solid Waste Management
• Waste Water Management
• Rainwater Harvesting
• Optimum Use of Solar Energy

Solid Waste Management

Solid wastes are collected and segregated into degradable and non-degradable categories, then transported to the nearest municipal waste collection area. Proposed Management: Wastes are collected daily, dumped in designated campus pits, and allowed to decompose naturally.

E-Waste Management

Old computers and accessories are sold as scrap to M/s. VIROGREEN INDIA Pvt. Ltd., authorized by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, under an initiated MoU.

Liquid Waste Management

Wastewater is treated, and recycled water is used to maintain campus gardens.

Rainwater Harvesting Structures and Utilization

Rainwater harvesting saves significant water. The CSE, ECE, and Mechanical blocks feature harvesting structures that recharge groundwater. Water from terraces is channeled via 4-inch PVC pipes to pits (3 ft diameter × 5 ft depth) filled with gravel and sand for natural filtration.

Green Practices

Use of Bicycles

Some non-teaching staff and students use bicycles to commute, promoting eco-friendly transport.

Pedestrian-Friendly Roads

Pedestrian-friendly roads ensure safe movement for students, staff, and visitors.

Plastic-Free Campus

The college celebrates International Plastic-Free Day (March 3) to promote awareness and maintain a plastic-free campus.

Energy Conservation

Classrooms feature large windows for natural light, reducing artificial lighting needs.

Use of Renewable Energy

Solar power supports 21 streetlights, saving an average of 76 KWH per day.

Efforts for Carbon Neutrality

Parking at the entrance minimizes emissions, only emission-tested vehicles are allowed, and burning of leaves or waste is prohibited.

Plantation

Regular tree plantation drives, coordinated by NSS/YRC, occur every semester to maintain a clean and green campus.

Energy Conservation and Carbon Emission Reduction

• Classrooms use large windows for natural light, reducing electric light usage. Solar heaters are installed in hostels, and 80 solar panels conserve energy.
• RO technology purifies drinking water.
• Organic farming is promoted by avoiding pesticides.
• Parking at the entrance, emission-tested vehicles, and a ban on burning waste maintain carbon neutrality.
• Dead leaves and waste papers are buried in soil instead of burned.
• Laboratories are well-ventilated with exhaust systems, continuous water supply, and prioritized safety measures.

Green Campus Gallery