Campus Stewardship- Track, Act, Impact at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce (SGGSCC), New Delhi

Opportunity brief

Campus Stewardship – Track, Act, Impact

About the Event

Ecosperity, the Environment Club, Department of Environmental Studies of Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, University of Delhi, proudly presents Campus Stewardship –Track, Act, Impact under Ecothon'27 The competitive event aims to encourage college societies to evaluate their existing waste management practices, identify areas for improvement, and redesign one of their previously conducted events to minimise waste and promote sustainable event management. Through self-assessment, critical analysis, and innovative problem-solving, participating societies will be encouraged to take accountability for their environmental footprint and adopt more responsible practices.

Mode: Offline

Venue: Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, University of Delhi Event Date: 4th November, 2026

Who Can Participate?

All societies of University of Delhi, irrespective of college are eligible to participate. Each participating society must submit one entry representing its existing waste management practices and proposed improvements The assessment must be based on the society's previously conducted events/ ongoing projects

Objective

The objective of the event is to promote environmental accountability among college societies by encouraging them to evaluate their existing waste management practices and identify opportunities for improvement. By redesigning previously conducted events through practical, innovative, and resource-efficient measures, participants will be encouraged to integrate sustainability into campus activities and contribute towards a culture of responsible event management.

Guidelines:

Participating societies must register within the stipulated deadline
Each society must assess its waste management practices across its recent relevant events.
The submission shall cover waste segregation, waste reduction, reuse of materials, food waste management, post-event cleanliness and participant engagement
Societies must support their submissions with relevant evidence, such as photographs, event records, vendor arrangements, or documented practices, wherever available
Participants must identify gaps in their existing practices and honestly evaluate areas requiring improvement
Each society must also select one previously conducted event and propose a redesigned version incorporating practical and innovative waste management measures.
The redesign may include reusable decorations, digital invitations, waste segregation stations, responsible food distribution, reduced single-use plastics and appropriate waste disposal arrangements.
Proposed interventions must be feasible, cost-effective and suitable for implementation in future events
All submissions must be original and based on the society's own assessment and proposals
The competitive event will be conducted through a PowerPoint (PPT) presentation. Societies must present their sustainability assessment and event redesign proposal through a PPT.
Each society will be allotted 8 minutes for the presentation, followed by 2 minutes for questions from the judges
Participants must ensure that their presentations are clear, well-structured and supported by relevant evidence wherever possible

Evaluation Criteria

Round I: Society Sustainability Assessment — 50 Marks

- Waste Segregation and Disposal (10 marks) Correct separation of dry, wet, and recyclable waste; appropriate disposal practices; and coordination with waste collectors - Waste Generation and Reduction (10 marks) Efforts to prevent waste at source, reduce single-use plastics, avoid excessive packaging, and minimise disposable items - Reuse and Resource Efficiency (8 marks) Reuse of decorations, banners, props, stationery, and event materials, with preference for reusable alternatives over single-use purchases - Food and Catering Waste Management (6 marks) Prevention of food wastage, appropriate meal planning, responsible distribution of surplus food, and wet-waste management wherever applicable - Post-Event Cleanliness and Waste Handover (6 marks) Proper clean-up, collection of waste from the venue, responsible handover for disposal, and prevention of littering after the event - Sustainable Practices and Participant Engagement (4 marks) Clear waste-disposal instructions, visible segregation stations, volunteer involvement, and efforts to encourage participants to dispose of waste responsibly - Evidence and Transparency (6 marks) Supporting photographs, records, vendor arrangements, documented practices, and honest identification of gaps in previous events

Total: 50 Marks

Round II: Event Redesign Proposal — 50 Marks

Identification of Gaps (10 marks) – Ability to identify shortcomings in the original event's waste management practices
Creativity and Innovation (10 marks) – Originality of the proposed sustainable alternatives and interventions
Feasibility of Implementation (10 marks) – Practicality, affordability, and suitability of the proposed changes
Environmental Impact (10 marks) – Potential to reduce waste generation, improve segregation, and encourage responsible disposal
Clarity and Presentation (10 marks) – Quality of the redesign proposal and effectiveness in communicating the proposed changes

Total: 50 Marks

Overall Score: 100 Marks

Assessment and Ranking:

Participating societies will be ranked according to their combined scores across both rounds
Societies must provide supporting evidence wherever available to substantiate their self-assessments
Parameters that are genuinely not applicable to a particular event may be excluded, with scores adjusted proportionately to ensure fair evaluation
In the event of a tie, the society with the higher score in the Event Redesign Proposal round will be given preference

Campus Stewardship- Track, Act, Impact