Ideal Green Office of IIT Hyderabad

 The environment-enthusiast IIT Hyderabad walking the good talk

IIT Hyderabad has been actively making sure that they do what others talk about doing as an environment-enthusiast. Being innovative is its strength:

1. A campus recycling program covering paper, plastic, packing material, scrap metal, and hazardous e-waste. Separate bins installed for this purpose.
2. Bike program has been implemented by which rent-free bicycles are available on short-term basis for commuting within the campus.
3. Prepared white paper containing a list of indigenous tree species suitable for plantation in IIT Hyderabad main campus
4. Created inventory of all equipment (water and electricity consuming devices)
5. Established an on-campus snake rescue program, for relocation of snakes, in cooperation with Friends of Snakes Society
6. Pasted posters with energy-saving tips in all offices and labs of IIT Hyderabad

The Green Office at IIT Hyderabad encourages people to "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Turn-Off". Its team consists of students, faculty and staff of IIT-H. The green office is organised into five committees - Green Audit, Campus Biodiversity, Solid Waste Management, Energy Conservation and Outreach. These committees are coordinated by a faculty member who serves as Convener for Green Office. It strives hard to implement various activities that will contribute towards eco-friendly and sustainable practices on the IIT-H campus. Getting involved with this body offers an excellent opportunity to make a difference to the IIT-H community and to prepare for a deeper engagement with the world at large. 

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