Zero CarbonCampus

A Sustainable Oasis of Learning and Innovation

PMU campus has around 4,500 shrubs and plant varieties, 26,000 native trees and endangered trees. Such thick foliage of vegetation releases oxygen of 8.4 tonnes per day and CO2 absorption is around 1.6 tonnes per day. Alternative building materials like hollow blocks, interlocking blocks, paver blocks are manufactured in the campus using innovative technologies to meet its own infrastructural requirements.

Periyar Paper Re-processing Unit is available for Paper recycling. Sources for the paper recycling unit are retrieved from our University and reinforcing materials (cotton waste) are added to strengthen the quality of the paper. The University always keeps pace with the shifts in technology like transition from fluorescent lamps to CFL and now to LED. International 5R’s (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover) concept on Solid Waste Management is practiced here.

  • No Vehicle Day At PMIST
  • Green Campus Initiatives
  • Pedestrian Friendly Paths Ways
  • Waste Management Practices
  • Water Conservation

No Vehicle Day At PMIST

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology initiated a “No Vehicle Day” campaign as part of its commitment towards environmental sustainability, pollution control, and green campus practices. The initiative was aimed at creating awareness among students and faculty about the harmful effects of vehicular pollution and the importance of reducing carbon emissions through responsible transportation choices.

As part of the campaign, students and staff were encouraged to commute by walking, cycling, or using public transportation instead of private vehicles. Awareness activities on carbon emission reduction and sustainable mobility were also conducted to promote eco-friendly habits within the campus community.

The initiative significantly reduced the movement of private vehicles, thereby helping to minimize traffic congestion and vehicular emissions in the surrounding region. The campaign also inspired greater public awareness about sustainable transportation practices and reinforced the institution’s commitment to environmental responsibility and green mobility initiatives.

Green Campus Initiatives

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology implements green campus initiatives in all its activities for achieving the Zero carbon stage to maintain environment clean and safe.

Waste Management

  • Waste water management
  • Solid waste management
  • Biomethanation
  • Paper recycling
  • Vermicomposting

Green Campus

  • Pedestrian friendly pathways
  • Ban on usage of plastic
  • Restriction of entry of automobiles
  • Tree plantation

Water Management

  • Rain water harvesting
  • Micro irrigation
  • Mulching technology

Pedestrian Friendly Paths Ways

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology is provided with walk friendly pathways which encourages people to move safely within the campus. Roads are well maintained with green plants on either side to feel the pedestrians happy and comfortable during walking. Entry of automobiles is restricted inside the campus.

Waste Management Practices

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology follows the following waste management practices

  • Waste water management
  • Solid waste management
  • Biomethanation
  • Vermicomposting


 

Water Conservation

Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology emphasis on optimum use of water by adopting water management strategies such as

  • Roof top Rain water harvesting
  • Percolation ponds
  • Grey water recycling
  • Micro irrigation practices
  • Mulching technology