ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT SURAJ BHANUSHALI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.
Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai Campus | Mumbai, India | Advancing SDG 12 & UNAI 9 | Emerging Technologist
Millennium Fellowship Project: WasteSmart ICT
Reduce: Reduce the amount of waste generated by campus ICT by using less packaging, avoiding single-use items, and composting food waste.
Reuse: Reuse materials whenever possible by donating unwanted items, repairing broken items, and using reusable containers.
Recycle: Recycle all recyclable materials, such as paper, plastic, metal, and glass.
Compost: Compost food waste and other organic materials to create nutrient-rich soil.
This project will have a positive social impact by reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators, conserving natural resources, and improving air and water quality.
Here are some specific actions that can be taken to achieve net zero waste:
Install recycling and composting bins throughout campus.
Offer reusable water bottles and coffee mugs for sale or rent.
Provide compostable food containers in dining halls and cafes.
Educate students, staff, and faculty about waste reduction and recycling.
Create a waste reduction committee to oversee the project and make recommendations for improvement.
By working together, we can make our campus ICT a net zero waste community.
About the Millennium Fellow
Suraj Bhanushali is a final-year chemical engineering student specialisation in polymer science at the esteemed Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai. He is passionate about chemicals and polymers and has a keen interest in their potential to create social impact. He has published a research paper on the use of polymers to develop sustainable packaging materials. He is currently working on a project to develop a new type of polymer that can be used to filter water in developing countries.
Suraj is also an active member of the Institute's student council, where he is involved in several initiatives to promote sustainability and social responsibility. He is also a mentor to younger students and is committed to helping them develop their passion for Learning Science. He is particularly interested in the use of polymers to develop new materials with a variety of properties. For example, he is working on a project to develop a new type of polymer that can be used to create flexible solar cells.
He is also interested in the use of polymers to improve the efficiency of existing processes. For example, he is working on a project to develop a new type of polymer membrane that can be used to filter water more effectively.
Suraj is committed to using his knowledge of chemicals and polymers to create a social impact. He believes that polymers have the potential to solve some of the world's most pressing problems.
