A collaborative effort between Agnys Waste Management Pvt. Ltd. and the IIT Kanpur’s Imagineering Lab, Agnys Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., a SIIC IIT Kanpur-incubated company, has developed a Bhoomi automatic composting machine.
This is a significant step forward in the direction of efficient waste management and climate change mitigation strategies.
BHOOMI is an abbreviation for indigenous bio-composting of horticulture and organic waste into manure, which is also known as bio-fertilization. The research and development of the device was funded by Engineer’s India Limited.
Waste is converted into manure in as little as 10-20 days thanks to the device’s advanced features such as carbon filters, shredders, air pumps, and solar panels, among others. Alternative technologies are less convenient and time-consuming than this procedure.
Words From The Director
“Waste management has always been a major concern, particularly in urban areas, and it continues to be so. It has a direct connection to the growing concern about climate change, as well as “Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, said
“At IIT Kanpur, we are dedicated to environmental sustainability and other critical areas of conservation research and development. BHOOMI is a significant step forward in this direction, and I would like to congratulate the entire team on their efforts in developing the product “he explained.
The device, he continued, “would be a game changer for organic waste treatment, and it would make a significant contribution to the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.”
Tackling Climate Change
With growing concerns about climate change, it is critical to have a waste management system that is efficient and effective. In addition, effective innovations at the grass-roots level are required to achieve this goal, which will take time.
Organic waste constitutes approximately 60% of the total waste generated in India, making a rapid waste composter an absolute necessity for the country. As a result, Bhoomi represents a significant advancement in this area because it adheres to fundamental composting principles and converts organic waste into manure in as little as 10-20 days, making it one of the most efficient composting solutions currently available.
How The Composting Machine Works
When used in this manner, organic waste first passes through the hopper before being cut into small, uniform pieces by the built-in shredder. The device operates in this manner to reduce waste.
Finely chopped waste is then introduced into the machine’s main body, which contains a proprietary bacterial solution that kickstarts the composting process. The composting process is then completed.
A mixer and air pumps are installed inside the container to speed up the composting process, which takes between 10 and 20 days on average.
Temperature and humidity sensors are also installed to keep track of how things are going throughout the day. Once the temperature has reached a stable level, the compost can be collected and used.
The installation of advanced carbon filters has effectively eliminated the odor problem that had previously existed. Additionally, the solar panels help to ensure that the composter is energy-efficient as possible.
Blessing For Urban Population
The device has the potential to be extremely beneficial to the urban population, where waste management is a major concern. The decentralized composting device is simple to install in any location that generates large amounts of waste, such as apartments, hotels, hostels, and educational institutions, among other places of business.
With its simple to use ergonomic design, it is ideal for reducing organic waste and contributing to the concept of smart cities. It is also environmentally friendly. Advanced features such as carbon filters, shredders, air pumps, and solar panels increase the product’s efficiency compared to currently available products on the market.
Aside from that, it is 20 percent – 30 percent less expensive than the competition because of its efficient and cost-effective design.
Published By – Damandeep Singh
Edited By-Kritika Kashyap
