{"id":8553,"date":"2025-02-15T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isbr.in\/blogs\/?p=8553"},"modified":"2025-03-12T06:55:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T06:55:59","slug":"elcita-sustainability-tour-a-model-for-smart-and-sustainable-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isbr.in\/blogs\/elcita-sustainability-tour-a-model-for-smart-and-sustainable-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"ELCITA Sustainability Tour: A Model for Smart and Sustainable Cities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sustainability is no longer a choice\u2014it is a necessity. Recognizing this, ISBR CARES, the Centre of Excellence in Sustainability Development, organized a Sustainability Tour to ELCITA (Electronics City Industrial Township Authority). The tour provided a firsthand experience of ELCITA\u2019s sustainability initiatives, covering solid waste management, wastewater treatment, renewable energy utilization, and smart city operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solid Waste Management: Towards a Zero-Waste Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ELCITA follows a rigorous waste management system, ensuring that no waste reaches landfills. The key highlights of this system include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Segregation of Waste:<\/strong> Solid waste is categorized into 42 types for efficient processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wet Waste Management:<\/strong> Organic waste is converted into biomass and biogas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dry Waste Recycling:<\/strong> Biodegradable waste is composted, while plastics and paper are separated for reuse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aristo Dustbin System:<\/strong> A smart waste collection system enhances segregation and disposal efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A significant achievement of ELCITA\u2019s initiative is its operational bio-gas plant, which processes 60 kg of organic waste daily, reinforcing its commitment to zero-waste goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Efficient Wastewater Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ELCITA has set up four sewage treatment plants (STPs) to ensure effective wastewater treatment and reuse. 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Its initiatives in waste management, wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and digital governance set a precedent for responsible urbanization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ISBR Business School extends its gratitude to the ELCITA Management, Mr. Yakshith, and Ms. Sahana for guiding students on this enriching tour. 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