‘Waste to energy’ is better than landfills
The Hindu
Thermal and anaerobic digestion of solid waste are the two methods of converting waste into power
Land being a non-renewable resource, there is a need to manage the waste generated and ‘waste to energy’ is a better technique compared to landfill methods. Thermal and anaerobic digestion of solid waste are the two methods of converting waste into power. The Jawahar Nagar plant here is the first in the country to convert landfill gas into compressed gas, said Ramky Group vice-president, solid waste management division DBSSR Sastry.
He was participating in a seminar on “Sustainable Technological Innovations in Engineering, Science and Management” organised by CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) on Tuesday. The seminar was held to highlight the importance of science and its applications in engineering, including waste management, and encouraging entrepreneurship.
Director General (in-charge) Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) Nirmalya Bagchi said that the focus of the industry must shift to science driven innovation. Large firms are tending towards new ideation and are looking for technologies based on these concepts, he said.