Green Campus Initiative: Promoting Mindful Waste Management and Eco-friendly Behavior through Climate Education.

The project has already generated significant impacts and continues to advance with a focus on sustainable practices and climate resilience. A core achievement is the formation of a permanent Climate Leader Team, consisting of 24 trained leaders who actively drive initiatives like thrift fairs, waste separation policies, and eco-conscious behaviors across the campus. Their involvement is pivotal in ensuring the project’s long-term sustainability and in embedding a culture of environmental responsibility. Regular thrift fairs, introduced through this project, promote mindful consumption and significantly reduce clothing waste by encouraging students to adopt reuse-oriented habits. Inclusive climate education has also been central, uniting students from diverse disciplines with strong faculty support to foster environmental awareness and make the campus more climate resilient. The project’s vermicomposting initiative diverts approximately 40 kg of organic waste from landfills each month, amounting to around 520 kg annually, thus reducing waste while creating valuable fertilizer. By producing campus-made fertilizers, the project not only cuts costs and reduces reliance on commercial products but also inspires students to engage in plant cultivation. Finally, waste separation practices on campus help minimize landfill contamination, resulting in a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

TEAM MEMBERS:

• Bangir Mahmud
• Mipru Marma
• Naliprue Marma
• Hamim Tanin