NIFT-TEA College of Knitwear Fashion, located in Tiruppur, is renowned for its focus on textile education and innovation. With a strong commitment to sustainability, the college recently approached Green Connect to install a biogas plant on campus as part of its eco-friendly initiatives. This move reflects the institution’s efforts to minimize waste and promote renewable […]
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Chandrasekar, a passionate advocate for sustainability from Salem, has partnered with Green Connect to manage kitchen waste and convert it into cooking gas. Committed to reducing environmental impact, Chandrasekar’s household generates approximately 10 kg of food waste daily. Green Connect installed a biogas plant capable of processing this waste, producing enough cooking gas for 2.5
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Anaerobic digestion (AD) is crucial for advancing the circular economy in India by converting organic waste into biogas and digestate. India generates 68.7 million tonnes of municipal waste annually, with 40-60% being organic, making AD a vital process for resource recovery and sustainability. Biogas Production and Renewable Energy Biogas, composed of 50-75% methane, is a
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Compost and fertilizers are both crucial for plant growth, but they serve different purposes. Compost primarily improves soil health, while fertilizers supply specific nutrients to plants. Compost: Soil Health Booster Compost is decomposed organic matter (e.g., food scraps, plant waste) that enhances soil structure, moisture retention, and microbial life. While it provides some nutrients, they
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In 2018, Simpsons & Co. Ltd., a pioneering diesel engine manufacturer based in Chennai, collaborated with Green Connect and Eco Care Technologies to install a 300 kg food waste biogas plant at its facility. Established in 1840, Simpsons is a leading name in India’s automotive and industrial sectors. This biogas plant was introduced to sustainably
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — The Environmental Technology Division at the CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) is spearheading an innovative research project to develop effective methods for treating black water—wastewater from toilets containing pathogens and high concentrations of organic material. This study is driven by the need to minimize environmental pollution and maximize water
On September 28, 2024, Startup Thiruvizha in Madurai hosted the unveiling of GASTODAY, an innovative product designed to convert food waste into valuable cooking gas and nutrient-rich manure. Developed to address the growing demand for sustainable solutions, GASTODAY merges waste management with clean energy production, offering households an eco-friendly way to repurpose daily food scraps.
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Composting is a sustainable method of recycling organic waste, turning it into valuable soil enhancers. There are two main types: aerobic and anaerobic composting, each with distinct methods. Aerobic Composting Aerobic composting involves breaking down organic material in the presence of oxygen, using microbes that thrive in oxygen-rich environments. This process generates heat, kills pathogens,
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In a step towards sustainability, the Salem Employee Provident Fund (EPF) office has partnered with Green Connect to manage its canteen waste effectively. The collaboration began in June 2024, when the Salem EPF office sought a solution for the approximately 6 kilograms of food waste generated daily. Green Connect, a company specializing in waste management
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Express Infrastructure Private Limited has successfully upgraded its biogas facility at their farmhouse, which houses around 100 cows. The farmhouse already had a 600kg cow dung processing biogas plant that produced approximately 25 cubic meters of biogas daily, equivalent to about 12.5 kg of LPG. The biogas generated was primarily used for cooking purposes, including
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