| Going green is not just about planting trees and using eco-friendly bags. It's about implementing strategic initiatives that on a longer term make a larger difference to the planet. At Mahindra Management Development Center (MMDC-Bodhivriksha) - Nashik, we went beyond this routine by implementing a multi-pronged resource conservation approach that sustains nature. |
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| Water Conservation |
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To combat the issue of acute water shortage during summers, we adopted roof rainwater harvesting technology. Here the rainwater that falls on the roof is collected and diverted to a specially constructed filter tank, and from there to an existing well. The collected water is then used for gardening and flushing purpose. Assuming normal rainfall, we expect to collect 320 KL of
rainwater/annum from the project which covers a partial roof area of 400 sq. meters. |
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To further reduce consumption of water, we have installed a waterless urinal
on a trial basis. More such urinals will be installed after studying the feasibility
of this urinal. |
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| Energy Efficiency |
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Waste management |
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We installed motion sensors in two of the washrooms that switch on the lights only when movement is detected. This initiative will help save the energy being burnt the entire day. |
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Responsible disposal of waste is practiced at MMDC-Bodhivriksha. Also the waste generated in the garden is put to use by composting it into manure. Till date 90 tons of garden waste has been converted to 50 tons
of manure and utilized for fertilization
of the garden soil. |
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To reduce power consumption
of street lights we have installed energy efficient magnetic magic lamp. |
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