Evaluating Solid Waste Management in and Around IIT Mandi: A Catalyst for Environmental Activism

Clendenin, John; O'Connell, Hayden; Jennings, Liam

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Evaluating Solid Waste Management in and Around IIT Mandi: A Catalyst for Environmental Activism

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IIT Mandi’s growth has led to increased waste production in its surrounding region, posing health and ecological risks if improperly managed. Our project assessed local waste systems, advocated for community activism, and proposed sustainable improvements. Interviews and observations revealed single-use plastics as the region’s major concern. We noted waste segregation issues on campus and misuse of a nearby landfill. Our primary recommendation was to streamline on-campus waste management. We persuaded officials to clean up the misused landfill, piloted an environmental club to promote sustainability, and organized a cleanup drive. Our goal was to improve campus waste management, strengthen ties between IIT Mandi and nearby communities, and promote campus and community activism.

This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

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