The Green Office at IIT Hyderabad encourages people to "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Turn-Off". Its team consists of students, faculty and staff of IIT-H. The green office is organised into four committees - Campus Biodiversity, Solid Waste Management, Energy Conservation and Outreach. These committees are coordinated by a faculty member who serves as Convener for Green Office. It strives hard to implement various activities that will contribute towards eco-friendly and sustainable practices on the IIT-H campus. Getting involved with this body offers an excellent opportunity to make a difference to the IIT-H community and to prepare for a deeper engagement with the world at large.

Fiscal Year	Cardboard recycled	Paper recycled	Plastic recycled	Packaging wood recycled	Scrap metal recycled	Scarp Batteries	Shredded Paper Waste	Cash benefit
2012-2013	3295 kg	1812 kg	577 kg	-	-	0	0	Rs. 37,077.00
2013-2014	3028 kg	1533 kg	253 kg	4749 kg	115 kg (Steel) + 2 kg (Aluminium)	0	0	Rs. 45,585.00
2014-2015	2224 kg	1663 kg	164 kg	6993 kg	2520 kg (Steel + Steel powder)	0	0	Rs. 86,379.00
2015-2016	2992 kg	3432 kg	118 kg	1670 kg	767.50 kg	0	0	Rs. 59,238.40
2016-2017	2115 kg	1831 kg	55 kg	950 kg	0 kg	0	0	Rs. 29,528.50
2017-2018	5885.2 kg	928 kg	34 kg	0 kg	12 kg (Steel)	0	0	Rs. 49,218.40
2018-2019	5270 kg	493 kg	66 kg	0 kg	0 kg	152	0	Rs. 197325.00
2019-2020	5397 kg	1266 kg	1176 kg	560 kg	4771 kg (Iron)	0	85	Rs. 95763.00

Activities implemented up to now include:

1. A campus recycling program covering paper, plastic, packing material, scrap metal, and hazardous e-waste. Separate bins installed for this purpose.
2. Bike program has been implemented by which rent-free bicycles are available on short-term basis for commuting within the campus.
3. Prepared white paper containing a list of indigenous tree species suitable for plantation in IIT Hyderabad main campus
4. Created inventory of all equipments (water and electricity consuming devices)
5. Established an on-campus snake rescue program, for relocation of snakes, in cooperation with Friends of Snakes Society
6. Pasted posters with energy-saving tips in all offices and labs of IIT Hyderabad

A recycling program was initiated on campus by Prakriti, Nature Club in fiscal 2012-2013, this program is now being continued by the Green Office. The recycling program resulted in significant reduction of our impact on the environment. Further,the recyclable material was sold to a vendor, selected by means of open tender, and the money was deposited in IITH account.

Seminar Series (Green Initiatives):

1. Talk: INNOVATIVE GREEN TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
   Speaker: Dr. Anumakonda Jagadeesh
   Date: 2:30pm, February 12th 2014
   Venue: Room 205 at IITH ODF Campus
   Talk Abstract: Click here


2. Talk: SPARROWS AND SUPERPOWER
   Speaker: Mr. Mohammed Dilawar
   Date: 4:00pm, October 23rd 2013
   Venue: LH3 at IITH ODF Campus
   Talk Abstract: Click here

For any queries/suggestions please contact at office.green@iith.ac.in