BHUBANESWAR: In a push to ‘waste to wealth’ drive of the government, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned to produce biomass briquettes by processing the green waste generated in the capital city separately. The civic body also plans to set up a processing unit for flower waste generated in temples to be used in marketable products. As per the proposals, BMC will set up a processing plant where chipper, grinder, hammer and dryer will be used to convert green garbage such as grass clippings, shrub, wood etc., to biomass briquettes. An official said currently BMC has engaged eight vehicles to lift green garbage from different roads in the city. Similarly, one light commercial vehicle each has also been provided to 44 wards to collect green garbage separately.

Source: Indian Express July 01, 2024 08:49 UTC