AN EVALUATION OF GREEN PROTOCOL IMPLEMENTATION IN THE SCHOOLS UNDER THE COCHIN MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

Abstract

The present study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Green Protocol in CBSE-affiliated and Government-aided schools under the Cochin Municipal Corporation. The study uses primary data collected from both the officials and the students of 60 schools out of 138 schools under the Cochin Corporation with a structured questionnaire prepared under the Green Protocol framework of the Haritha Keralam mission. The findings reveal a high level of compliance of schools with Green Protocol guidelines, with the majority of the schools practising waste segregation, promoting reusable materials, and maintaining clean and green campus environments. To measure the extent to which institutions reduce waste generation, the Waste Minimisation Index were used, and it is found that CBSE institutions demonstrate slightly better waste minimisation practices compared to State institutions, with a mean score of 0.941. Resource Recovery Index was used to measure the effectiveness of the institutions in recovering or reusing waste materials, and it is found that CBSE institutions may be more effective in recovering and reusing resources, with a mean score of 0.971. Behaviour Change Index was used to assess the level of environmentally responsible behaviour among staff and students, and it is found that behavioural practices related to environmental awareness and sustainable actions appear to be somewhat stronger in CBSE institutions, with a mean score of mean value 0.700 and Overall Environmental Impact Score also showed higher performance among CBSE institutions, with a higher mean score of 0.888 compared to the schools. Comparative analysis indicates that CBSE schools perform slightly better in waste minimisation, infrastructure, and overall environmental impact, whereas State schools demonstrate stronger administrative compliance. However, challenges still exist in areas such as composting facilities, e-waste management, and liquid waste treatment.

Keywords

haritha keralam mission, green protocol, green certification, sups, sustainability, green schools.

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Jane Celine, Dona Pius, & Renjini, S. (2026). An Evaluation of Green Protocol Implementation in the Schools under the Cochin Municipal Corporation. John Foundation Journal of EduSpark, 8(2), 45-65.