BNCA is part of a larger campus under Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha, a torchbearer in education and social reforms since its inception 125 years ago. The institute aims to establish the highest standard for a more environmentally responsible society and has already implemented several projects to reduce its carbon footprint.
1. Renewable energy
Solar Plant
BNCA has installed 90.4 KW capacity rooftop solar photovoltaic panels. The overall installed capacity at the MKSSS campus is 600KW. Power generated in the campus using photovoltaic plants is used within the campus and excess is exported to the grid. A central net meter records the generation and the import and export of solar power on the campus. Solar energy thus reduces the demand for purchased electricity.
2. Water conservation
a. Rainwater harvesting
Rainwater from the rooftops of the buildings and the stormwater on the campus is efficiently harvested and used to recharge groundwater with the help of eight recharge pits. This helps to keep the bore wells recharged throughout the year and fulfill all the irrigation requirements of the campus.
b. Wastewater / Grey water treatment plant
A wastewater treatment plant installed on the campus efficiently treats and recycles 2,00,000 lit. of grey water daily. The treated water is used for flushing purposes in the hostels and for irrigation on the campus, thus reducing the demand for fresh water.
3. Solid waste management
Solid waste is very efficiently managed at the campus level. Wet and dry waste is segregated at the source. Total organic waste is managed within the site with the help of a Bio-gas plant and vermicompost pits. Dry waste is collected separately and segregated at a central place within the campus. Paper, plastic, glass, metal scrap, etc. are segregated and given to the respective recyclers regularly.
a. Biogas Plant
BNCA utilizes the common facility of a biogas plant installed on the MKSSS Campus. The biogas plant on the campus produces 25kg of biogas daily. Considering production in 300 days, the total biogas produced annually is 7500 kg. The biogas thus produced reduces the requirement for LPG.
b. Vermicompost pits
Vermicompost pits within the campus annually compost 12 tons of organic landscape waste into manure.
c. Dry waste segregation
Dry waste is collected daily and segregated at a central location on the campus. Paper, plastics, metals, etc are segregated and sent to the respective recyclers.
d. Biomedical waste management
Bio-waste (sanitary napkins) collected daily is segregated and processed in the incinerator, where it is burnt safely in closure. The incinerator on average can burn 600 napkins per day. The Ash left over after burning is mixed with fertilizers, to make an excellent plant manure.
