ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING BASIC INFORMATION: Date of audit Area/Department covered All Departments Persons conducting audit Normal occupancy hours of building Dr. Jayasree Balasubramanian, Dept. of Zoology, Dr. Jyothy Bakshi, Dept. of Botany 10 hrs Cleaning times 7.30 am to 5.30 pm ENERGY CONSERVATION: Are there any tungsten lights present? Can they be replaced with CFL? There are no tungsten lights, only tube lights, 8mercury lamps and CFL present. 26 How many CFL bulbs has been installed Any alternate energy sources installed? Generator,Capacity-82 KW If there are several light switches, can, This is already in practice. they be labelled to make it more obvious? Can lights be switched off to make use of daylight? Are light fittings cleaned regularly?, Lights are not switched on in class rooms during day time, unless essential., regular cleaning is done. Do windows and skylights need cleaning to allow in more natural light. How many air conditioners are there in the institution? At what temperature they are operating? Are computers, printers, photocopiers and other equipments switched off when not in use? No, they are maintained clean o C, an instruction for this is given regularly.

2 Are computers programmed to power down mode? Are stand by settings avoided for printers, projectors, etc.? Are photocopiers, fax machines and other equipments on energy saver mode during the day? Are the refrigerators defrosted regularly and the thermostat set to the right temperature? Are equipments clearly labelled so that the staffs know how to activate energy saving features or to switch them off? Do you run switch off drill?. Switched on as and when required Switched on only as and when required, thermostats set to right temperature according to the season, except for deep freezers. No, initiatives regarding this have to be taken., both staff and students do this. WATER CONSERVATION List uses of water in the institute Is there any water leaks? Are taps left running? Are there any dripping taps? Do taps need maintenance? Are hot water heater timers set correctly? What is the source of water? Where does waste water go? Does the college have rainwater harvesting unit? Is water escaping from overflows either inside or outside buildings Drinking, sanitary cleaning, gardening, laboratory use, canteen. No, as and when noticed corrective measures taken. No. Dripping taps are maintained as and when required. 3 Geysers in the hostel, but without timer. Ground water/bsp Drain Recharging the ground water by rainwater is done.

3 WASTE MINIMIZATION AND RECYCLING Does the college generate waste? If so, what are they? What is the approximate amount of waste generated per day?(in kilograms) How is the waste generated in the college managed by? Is recycled paper used? How? Is zero garbage achievable? If so how?. Paper (practical files, office papers), kitchen waste (hostel and canteen), plastic/ package waste, e-waste. Bio degradable Nonbiodegradable Hazardous Others 20kg 6kg Depends on experiments in labs - Composting Recycling Reusing Others Composting of degradable waste Paper and other solid waste given for recycling One side printed papers are reused - No No GREENING Is there garden in the campus?, In front of college, in front of Botany and Chemistry Departments, in Bed. Department, in the hostel. List the approximate number of of various species Trees Foliage Flowering Fruit Seasonal there Any new addition of during the current session? What is the condition of the? 300 Well maintained

4 AWARENESS Is there awareness regarding the environmental laws pertaining to different aspects of environmental management? Does the institution have any rules to protect the environment? List possible rules that could be included Specify some ways in which awareness is spread in the college Others - Information and slogans related to this are displayed in the campus Water and energy conservation done Proper waste disposal Pollution free and plastic free campus Awareness programmes conducted Competitions Slogans Encouraging department wise involvement of maintaining indoor

5 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING BASIC INFORMATION: Date of audit Area/Department covered Persons conducting audit Normal occupancy hours of building Cleaning times All the Departments Mrs.V. Shanthi Mrs. Surekha Jawade 10 hrs. 7.30am to 5.30pm (Monday to Saturday) ENERGY CONSERVATION: Are there any tungsten lights present? There are no tungsten lights, only tube Can they be replaced with CFL? lights and CFL present. How many CFL bulbs has been 49 installed Any alternate energy sources installed? Generator, Capacity -82KW If there are several light switches, can they be labelled to make it more obvious? Can lights be switched off to make use of daylight? Are light fittings cleaned regularly? Do windows and skylights need cleaning to allow in more natural light. How many air conditioners are there in the institution? At what temperature they are operating? Are computers, printers, photocopiers and other equipments switched off when not in use? Are computers programmed to power down mode? Are stand by setting avoided for printers, projectors, etc.?, This is already in practice., Lights are not switched on in class rooms during day time, unless essential., regular cleaning is done. No. Cleaning done regularly 09No. 23 o C, an instruction for this is given regularly.

6 Are photocopiers, fax machines and other equipments on energy saver mode during the day? Are the refrigerators defrosted regularly and the thermostat set to the right temperature? Are equipments clearly labelled so that the staffs know how to activate energy saving features or to switch them off? Do you run switch off drill? Switched on as and when required, thermostats set to right temperature according to the season, except for deep freezers., both staff and students do this. WATER CONSERVATION List uses of water in the institute Drinking, sanitary cleaning, gardening, laboratory use, canteen. Is there any water leaks? No, as and when noticed corrective measures taken. Are taps left running? Are there any No. dripping taps? Do taps need Dripping taps are maintained as and maintenance? when required. Are hot water heater timers set 3 Geysers in the hostel, but without correctly? timer. If there is water wastage, specify why?. Overflow of overhead tankspreventive measures to be taken What is the source of water? Ground water BSP Where does waste water go? Drainage Does the college have rainwater harvesting unit? Is water escaping from overflows either inside or outside buildings Recharging the ground water by rainwater is done. WASTE MINIMIZATION AND RECYCLING Does the college generate waste?. Paper (practical files, office papers), kitchen waste, plastic/ package waste, e-waste.

7 If so, what are they? What is the approximate amount of waste generated per day?(in kilograms) How is the waste generated in the college managed by? Is recycled paper used? How? Is zero garbage achievable? If so how? What measures are taken to minimise wastage in hostel? Bio Nonbiodegradable Hazardous Others degradable 18Kg 4kg Depends on the experiments in labs - Composting Recycling Reusing Others(Specify) Arrangement One side - Composting to be made printed of for disposal papers are degradable of nondegradable reused waste wastes No To some extent. By recycling of paper/ organic waste. Proper disposal of e-waste/hazardous waste Optimum use of resource and raw materials GREENING Is there garden in the campus? List the approximate number of of various species there., In front of college, in front of the Botany and Chemistry Departments, in Bed. Department, in the hostel. An herbal garden is also set up by the Eco club. Trees Foliage Flowering Fruit Seasonal Any new addition of during the current session? 400 What is the condition of the? Well maintained

8 AWARENESS Are you aware of the environmental laws pertaining to different aspects of environmental management Does the institution have any rules to protect the environment? List possible rules that could be included Specify some ways in which awareness is spread in the college Others College is plastic free zone Steps taken for energy conservation Students participate in the activities of Eco-club, competitions conducted, awareness spread through posters and slogans Students are encouraged for plantation of saplings and herbs

9 ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITING BASIC INFORMATION: Date of audit Area/Department covered Persons conducting audit Normal occupancy hours of building Cleaning times All the Departments Dr. Joyamma John (Dept. of Zoology) Dr. Sheeja Thomas (Dept. of Education) 10 hrs. 7.30am to 5.30pm (Monday to Saturday) ENERGY CONSERVATION: Methods opted for conservation of energy: Category Type of lights used How many CFL bulbs has been installed Any alternate energy sources installed? If there are several light switches, can they be labelled to make it more obvious? Can lights be switched off to make use of daylight? Are light fittings cleaned regularly? Do windows and skylights need cleaning to allow in more natural light. How many air conditioners are there in the institution? At what temperature they are operating? Are computers, printers, photocopiers and other equipments switched off when not in use? Are computers programmed to Details There are no tungsten lights, only tube lights and CFL present. 49 Generator, Capacity -82KW, This is already in practice., Lights are not switched on in class rooms during day time, unless essential., regular cleaning is done. No. Cleaning done regularly 09No. 23 o C, an instruction for this is given regularly.

10 power down mode? Are stand by setting avoided for printers, projectors, etc.? Are photocopiers, fax machines and other equipments on energy saver mode during the day? Are the refrigerators defrosted regularly and the thermostat set to the right temperature? Are equipments clearly labelled so that the staffs know how to activate energy saving features or to switch them off? Do you run switch off drill? Switched on as and when required, thermostats set to right temperature according to the season, except for deep freezers., both staff and students do this. WATER CONSERVATION List uses of water in the institute Drinking, sanitary cleaning, gardening, laboratory use, canteen. Is there any water leaks? No, as and when noticed corrective measures taken. Are taps left running? Are there any No. dripping taps? Do taps need Dripping taps are maintained as and maintenance? when required. Are hot water heater timers set 3 Geysers in the hostel, but without correctly? timer. If there is water wastage, specify why?. Overflow of overhead tankspreventive measures to be taken What is the source of water? Ground water BSP Where does waste water go? Drainage Does the college have rainwater harvesting unit? Is water escaping from overflows either inside or outside buildings Recharging the ground water by rainwater is done. WASTE MINIMIZATION AND RECYCLING Solid waste generation /Day Department Category

11 Degradable Non-degradable 1 Canteen 1-2kg 1kg 2 Hostel 8-10kg 4-5kg 3 Laboratories 2-3kg 1-2 kg 4 Trees and garden 5-6kg - Does the college generate waste? If so, what are they? What is the approximate amount of waste generated per day?(in kilograms) How is the waste generated in the college managed by? Is recycled paper used? How? Is zero garbage achievable? If so how? What measures are taken to minimise wastage in hostel?. Paper (practical files, office papers), kitchen waste, plastic/ package waste, e-waste. Bio Nonbiodegradable Hazardous Others degradable 15-20Kg 4-6kg Depends on the experiments in labs - Composting Recycling Reusing Others Composting Collection done One side - of by Nagar Nigam printed papers degradable authority are reused waste done No To some extent. By recycling of paper/ organic waste. Proper disposal of e-waste/hazardous waste Optimum use of resource and raw materials GREENING Is there garden in the campus? List the approximate number of of various species, In front of college, in front of the Botany and Chemistry Departments, in Bed. Department, in the hostel. An herbal garden is also set up by the Eco club. Trees Foliage Flowering Fruit Seasonal

12 there. Any new addition of during the current session? What is the condition of the? (including seasonal) Well maintained AWARENESS Are you aware of the environmental laws pertaining to different aspects of environmental management Does the institution have any rules to protect the environment? List possible rules that could be included Specify some ways in which awareness is spread in the college Others College is plastic free zone Steps taken for energy conservation Students participate in the activities of Eco-club, competitions conducted, awareness spread through posters and slogans Plantation awareness program done by Eco club, NSS wing