Event Name: E-waste Revive: Collecting and Recycling Digital Waste
Date: 2nd - 5th August’24
Venue: Shopping Complex (outside the food mess)
Event Overview:
The drive was held from 2nd - 5th August’24 at Symbiosis International University, Hyderabad. This initiative was designed to address the growing concern of electronic waste by providing a platform for the collection and proper disposal of outdated and out of use electronic devices, contributing to the environmental good and sustainable development.
Objectives:
To promote environmental sustainability by ensuring that e-waste is managed responsibly.
To spread awareness at the college level about the importance of proper e-waste disposal.
To contribute to the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by encouraging recycling and reducing waste generation.
Outcomes:
Increased awareness about e-waste and its environmental impact.
Significant amount of e-waste collected and responsibly disposed off.
Strong community involvement in sustainability efforts.
Made a positive impact on environment and supported Sustainable Development Goal 12.
Poster:
Brief Report:
Day 1: 2nd August 2024
Volunteers:AnshikhaRana,CVSMihir,CHKaushalRam,GhanendraSeth,TanishqGubbala
Two collection desks were set up outside the mess.Volunteers actively participated in spreading the word, engaging with everyone passing by. To kickstart the collection, they reached out to their friends, encouraging them to contribute small items like charging cords and headphones. Although the collection was low on the first day, it helped raise awareness and laid the groundwork for the drive’s success in the following days. Special mention goes to all those involved on the first day for their proactive efforts in ensuring that many individuals were informed about the drive.
Day 2: 3rd August 2024
Volunteers: Aditi Pandey, Arsheen Husain, Pranava Chandanam, Siri Balaji
On the second day, we spread the word within the IT department. Their support was invaluable, as they contributed a range of items including telephones, keyboards, mouses, cables, UPS and other IT-related equipment. This boost in contributions was a positive development.
Day 3: 4th August 2024
Volunteers: Allen Joshua Rajiv, Harshita Mishra, Shubh Chaubey, Somya Gupta
On the third day, volunteers went around the campus, visiting hostels and salons to collect any type of e-waste. They made sure to reach out to students and staff in these areas, gathering old electronics and other items that could be recycled. This effort expanded the reach of the drive.
Day 4: 5th August 2024
Volunteers: Dann Joe Blesson, Kaushik Mangotra, M Saniha, Paboni S Kalita, Siri Balaji
On the final day, we saw a great increase in contributions.Volunteers made a stop at the campus store, gathering a collection of waste bulbs.While students outside the mess were spreading the word, they coincidentally encountered members of the electric departments who were entering the mess for snacks. This fortunate meeting led to the collection of boxes filled with ceiling lights and bundles of tube lights.With these final contributions, we wrapped up the drive successfully, reflecting the strong commitment and teamwork of everyone involved.
Recycling Partner:
We arranged for a recycling organisation to handle the responsible disposal of the collected e-waste. They came to pick it up from the campus, and Shubh Chaubey volunteered to coordinate the process.
Conclusion:
The four-day e-waste drive saw active participation from volunteers across campus, who worked tirelessly to spread awareness and collect electronic waste. From setting up collection desks and engaging with different departments to visiting hostels and gathering contributions, the drive successfully led to a large collection of e-waste. The enthusiastic participation of both students and departments highlighted the strong commitment and collective effort of the entire university community.
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