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Hyderabad Turns Temple Flowers into Agarbatti
26 Oct
Summary
- Floral waste from festivals converted into incense sticks.
- Over 7,000 metric tonnes of floral waste collected programmatically.
- Initiative reduces waste burden and aids environmental protection.
In a significant stride towards sustainable waste management, the Malkajigiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) in Hyderabad has successfully transformed floral waste generated during religious festivals into valuable products. The civic body partnered with Pakka Organics to collect and process flowers from events like Ganesh Chaturthi and Bathukamma, preventing them from entering the general municipal garbage stream.
This forward-thinking program saw the collection of approximately 7,000 metric tonnes of floral waste. A substantial portion, over 6,400 metric tonnes, was gathered during Ganesh idol immersions, with an additional 400 metric tonnes collected from the Bathukamma festival. Dedicated collection points were established at key locations, such as Safilguda Lake, to ensure flowers were segregated effectively.
The collected flowers underwent a scientific process of drying, powdering, and mixing with herbs and natural resins to manufacture incense and dhoop sticks. MMC officials highlighted that this initiative not only repurposes waste into useful items but also eases the strain on existing waste management infrastructure, contributing positively to environmental conservation.
