Nature Club 2022-23

Composting Activity 2022-23

A significant step towards promoting environmental awareness was taken by the club by organizing a Composting Activity. The primary objective of this initiative was to educate students about the importance of composting and its numerous benefits, aligning with the institution’s commitment to sustainable practices. The activity emphasized the significance of composting as nature’s method of recycling food and other organic wastes into valuable material that enhances soil fertility and aids in plant growth. This is an ongoing activity which aims to instil an understanding of the ecological importance of composting among the students. Students are actively involved in the process and are asked to bring decomposable organic wastes such as kitchen scraps, garden residues, and other biodegradable materials on a daily basis. A designated compost pit is created to facilitate the collection of these organic wastes. This pit serves as a practical and visible demonstration of the composting process. To ensure accountability and track student participation, a list is maintained to keep a check on the number of students contributing organic wastes. This documentation not only facilitates the organization of the activity but also allows for the recognition of individual efforts. This sustained effort reflects the college’s commitment to instil responsible environmental practices in its student community. By integrating composting into the daily routine of the students, the college aims to create a long-lasting impact on their awareness and behaviour towards waste management.

Joy of Giving Week: Jumble Sale by SIBC 2022-23

Student teachers contributed to the Jumble Sale this year held at the V. Pillai Campus, held on 8th October, 2022. Good, usable clothes and toys in good condition were collected and sent to the campus. The proceeds of this activity are also used to further the cause of the community by the Mahatma Education Society.

Educational Visit to Muenzer Bharat Private Limited 2022-23

On 14th September, 2022, an educational visit was organized to Muenzer Bharat Private Limited, an organization which collects Used Cooking Oil (UCO) and processes it into sustainable biofuel. The main objective of this visit was to make the student teachers aware of the ill-effects of consuming re-used cooking oil and how leftover Used Cooking Oil can be effectively processed into Biofuels. Replacing fossil fuels with biofuels has the potential to reduce some undesirable aspects of fossil fuel production and use, including conventional and greenhouse gas (GHG) pollutant emissions, exhaustible resource depletion, and dependence on unstable foreign suppliers.

E-waste Collection Drive 2022-23

During the last academic year, the Nature Club introduced the concept of e-waste and its management. This year too, in collaboration with Thane Mahanagar Palika, student teachers collected e-waste from their family and relatives and submitted it to the college. The college in turn donated e-waster to the organization for its eco-friendly method of disposal.

Paper-Bag Making and Distribution 2022-23

Paper bag making is an annual yearlong environmental initiative by PCER. We prepare paper bags out of old magazines or old newspapers. These bags are then stamped with environment friendly message and distributed to few vendors in the Khanda Colony market area.

Managing Plastic Waste – Making Ecobricks 2022-23

Plastic is an amazing material with incredible properties, however when it goes to ‘waste’, it contaminates the ecosystems that sustain us and our fellow species. Ecobricks enable plastic to be secured out of industry and the biosphere. To make good use of plastic waste, PCERP students made eco bricks & packed all non-recyclable waste into a single-use plastic/ PET bottle. The collected bottles will then be used in making furniture.