POLLUTION CONTROL

By

NIMMANI RISHIK (RA2311056010064)

Under the guidance of

[Link] Ismail A
Assistant Professor, Department of data science and business systems

In fulfilment of the requirements for the Course

of

21DCS201P – DESIGN THINKING AND METHODOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF DATA SCIENCE AND BUSINESS

SYSTEMS

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING

SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

KATTANKULATHUR

NOVEMBER 2024
 SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(Under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE

Certified that this activity report titled “POLLUTION CONTROL” for the course
21DCS201P DESIGN THINKING AND METHODOLOGY is the bonafide work of
NIMMANI RISHIK (RA2311056010064), who carried out the activities under my
supervision.

SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

[Link] Ismail A Dr. Kavitha V

SUPERVISOR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR PROFESSOR
DEPARTMENT OF DATA DEPARTMENT OF DATA
SCIENCE AND BUSINESS SCIENCE AND BUSINESS
SYSTEMS SYSTEMS
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1 VISUALIZATION – AFTER 10 YEARS

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2 VISUALIZATION OF PROBLEM STATEMENT

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3 30 CIRCLE CHALLENGE

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4 PROBLEM SIZING AND SCOPE

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5 PERSONA

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6 JOURNEY MAP

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7 MIND MAP

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8 BRAINSTORMING SOLUTION (DIVERGENT TOOL)

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9 10, 100, 1000 GM (CONVERGENT TOOL)

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10 EMPATHY CANVAS

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11 PROBLEM STATEMENT CANVAS

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12 BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS

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13 CASE STUDY – STORY TELLING POWERPOINT

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14 REVERSE PRESENTATION POWERPOINT

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15 REFLECTIONS

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1. VISUALIZATION – AFTER 10 YEARS

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2. ISUALIZATION OF PROBLEM STATEMENT

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3 30CIRCLE CHALLENGE

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4. PROBLEM SIZING AND SCOPE

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5. PERSONA

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6. JOURNEY MAP

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7. MIND MAP

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8. BRAINSTORMING SOLUTION

 Set up more recycling bins across campus with clear labeling for paper, plastic,
and e-waste.
 Introduce composting stations for organic waste from cafeterias.
 Plant vertical gardens on campus buildings to improve air quality.
 Promote cycling and walking with designated paths and rental bikes on campus.
 Install water filtration systems to reduce chemical runoff from campus labs.
 Develop rainwater harvesting systems to reduce dependency on municipal water
and prevent runoff pollution.
 Launch pollution awareness campaigns through posters, social media,
and workshops.
 Implement smart bins that notify staff when they are full to avoid overflow.
 Ban single-use plastics on campus and encourage alternatives.
 Collaborate with local government for better waste disposal and emission control.
 Include environmental studies in the curriculum to educate students about
local pollution issues.
 Conduct regular audits of water usage and waste in dormitories and cafeterias.
 Implement a no-vehicle zone policy or carpooling system for certain areas.

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9.10, 100, 1000 GM

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10. EMPATHY CANVAS

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11. PROBLEM STATEMENT CANVAS

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12. BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS

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13. CASE STUDY

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14. REVERSE PRESENTATION POWERPOINT

Pollution Control:
Safeguarding Our
Environment
Pollution control is crucial for preserving our planet's health. It
encompasses strategies to reduce air, water, soil, and noise
pollution. This presentation explores effective measures to combat
environmental degradation and
promote sustainable living.

by Deneth kumar (RA2311056010056)

Sai Vikas (RA2311056010057)
Dineesh kumar(RA2311056010058)

Student Stakeholder Problem

Problem Visualization

Air Quality Water Pollution

Students suffer from Contaminated water sources
respiratory issues due to affect student health and limit
poor air quality on campus. recreational activities.

Noise Pollution Waste Management

Excessive noise disrupts studying and Improper waste
disposal leads to soil
affects mental well-being. pollution and unsanitary

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Empathy Map: Understanding Student Perspectives
Perspectives
Say Think
Pain Gain
• The campus needs more recycling • We need to learn more about sustainability
bins • Limited recycling • Sense of Contribution:
• Students want to avoid plastic options, poor campus Empowered by eco− and pollution control in our courses
bottles but find eco−friendly infrastructure friendly personal actions. • I want to join environmental clubs, but will it
alternatives too costly. • Many students may not • Health Benefits: Improved really make a difference?
• In canteens, if they stop using fully understand the air quality, better health
plastic, they could be offered • Eco−friendly products are too expensive for
impact of their actions • Career Opportunities:
reduced rent as an incentive. my budget as a student
• Students struggle to Opens doors to green
balance academic jobs.
Does responsibilitieswith • Community Impact:
environmental activism Influence peers
Feel
• Using public transportation, biking, towards collective • Empowered: Engaging in small
• Limited resources
or walking instead of driving to change. personal actions.
for sustainable
campus. • Anxious: Worried about future
choices.
• Limited participation in green pollution impacts.
initiatives due to time or financial • Guilty: Concerned about consumption
constraints. habits choices.
• Promoting eco−friendly habits • Hopeful: Optimistic about green
through social media activism and technology advancements.
awareness.

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Persona

1 persona
2 Goals
Sujith is a 20−year−old college
student studying at an affiliated Reduce campus pollution.
college in a bustling town. Concerned Inspire peers to adopt eco−
about the rising pollution levels friendly practices.
affecting his health and the
environment

3 Challenges
Limited resources. Lack of administration support. Peer indifference.

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Convergent Thinking
Tools
1. The Day of starting the idea to reduce the
pollution.
2. Educating people with anti pollutants tasks.
3. Implementing fines for activities causing the
damage of campus
4. Banning of fossil fuel vehicles inside the campus
and providing only students preferred food.
5. Growth in preventing the pollution with previous
steps.
6. Providing more EV buses , auto.
7. Budget issues for more EV charging points.
8. Completely decreasing pollution caused in
campus.
9. Implementing the same idea in all educational
institutions.
10. Implementing the idea all over the nation.

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Mind mapping

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15. REFLECTIONS

Reflecting on our pollution control project for the campus, we recognize the significant
impact it can have on creating a healthier and more sustainable environment. Our goal
was to develop an initiative that not only provides students and staff with practical
tools and resources but also fosters a culture of environmental responsibility and
collective action. Through extensive research and feedback from the campus
community, we aimed to address the diverse challenges of pollution, ensuring that our
strategies are effective, accessible, and easy to implement. This project has highlighted
the importance of collaboration and innovation, pushing us to consider the behaviors,
concerns, and aspirations of everyone on campus. We are hopeful that our efforts will
inspire individuals to take active roles in reducing pollution and contribute to building
a greener, more sustainable campus for future generations.

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