Important Waste Treatment Methods Suitable For Houses

The treatment of waste is something that can be conducted very easily even without any foul smell.

1) Do not throw waste in public places or at your own homes.
2) Separate the solid waste into the ones that gets rotted and that doesn’t.
3) Select an adequate method of treating the waste at homes.

Biogas plant
Biogas plant is a method to treat waste and produce cooking gas in the absence of oxygen. A unit having a capacity of 0.5cu.m would be required for a family with three or four members. Biogas plants would work properly only in houses where a minimum of one kilogram of waste is produced daily. The things such as egg shells, coconut shells, banana leaves, orange, lime, pickles, pesticides, phenol, dettol, soap water, glass, plastics, metals, wood pieces, soil etc should not be put in the tank. Houses that produce a minimum of one kilogram of waste, other than the above mentioned thing can think of constructing a biogas plant.

A family with many members will require a unit of 1cu.m. Different designs of units made of PVC, HDPE, fiber, reinforce, plastic etc are available. The biogas required for two hours will be acquired from a unit of 1cu.m.

Things to be noted
 You can deposit cow dung, kitchen wastes, human excreta, rubber sheet water and other bio wastes into the plant.
• Put the waste by slicing them into 1mm length and then mixing 1l of water per 1kg of waste.
• Dump the waste only according to the capacity of the tank.
• If dumped less than the instructed amount of waste or not dumped waste in the tank for more than 10 days there are chances for the germs to get destroyed.
• There are chances for mosquitoes to breed in the water jacket. Pour some kerosene or diesel in order to resist it.
• Keep a bucket or plate in order to collect the slurry that comes out. It’s very good manure.
• At the beginning dilute it by adding three times water to the amount of cow dung and then sift it and then fill in the digester.

Composting

How much solid waste would be there in a house where three or four people live? A maximum of one kilogram. Composting is the best method that can be established in such a house for treating the waste produced there. At present there are different types of composting.

1) Pit composting
 Make two pits of 1m length, 60cm width and 1m height in a place where the chances of water getting filled is considerably less.
• Make a small hoop around the pits with mud or bricks at a height of about 10cm so that water doesn’t flow into it.
• Use one pit for the first six months.
• After dumping the waste into it daily sprinkle some mud over it.
• When the pit is completely filled, put mud over it at a height of 6inches and then keep it as such.
• Then start putting the bio wastes in the next pit.
• In order to decompose the waste quickly you can put some cow dung below the pit.
• The waste in the first pit will change into manure within six months.
• After removing the manure from the pit it has to be cleaned so that it can be used again by the time the second pit is completely filled.

2) Pitcher composting

Things required:
• Two pitchers of 50cm height and the central part having a circumference of about 1m.
• Crock lids for the pitchers to be closed.
• Two stands made of metal, wood or plastic, with a height of 15cm each, for the pitchers to be placed on it and for the convenience of taking the leachate* outside.
• Plastic or steel plates having a height of less than 10cm for ½ l of leachate to be collected.
• Make a hole at the centre below both the pitchers without breaking it.
• Place both the pitchers on stands behind the kitchen in a place where rain water doesn’t fall directly into it and in such away that they don’t touch the walls.
• The plate for collecting the leachate has to be placed below the pitchers just under the hole.
• Spread four spoons of salt into these leachate plates to control insects.
• Put the wastes in the first pitcher and then close it and place a brick over it.
• When the pitcher is filled (takes about 1 month time), close it and use the second pitcher.
• By the time the second pitcher fills, the waste in the first pitcher will have changed into compost.
• This compost can be used as manure for plants and trees.

* Leachate is any liquid that, in passing through matter, extracts solutes, suspended solids or any other component of the material through which it has passed.

3) Pipe composting

Things required:
• Two PVC pipes with 20cm diameter and a height of 1m. (Soil pipes or Ferro cement pipes can also be used.)
• 2 lids having a diameter of 20cm.
• Make two pits having a depth of 30cm each at a convenient place and fix the pipes in it.
• Cover the top part of the pipes with lids.
• Put the bio wastes into the pipe by cutting it into small pieces.
• When one pipe is completely filled, close it and use the second pipe.
• By the time the second pipe is filled (about four months), the waste in the first pipe will have changed into manure. Take the pipe out of the pit and remove the manure from it.
• This pipe can again be fixed on the soil and used again.

4) Plastic bucket composting

Things required
• Two plastic buckets with lids, having a capacity of 50 l each and having taps connected to it at the bottom.
• Required amount of coconut shells.
• Place one layer of coconut shells at the bottom of the bucket with upside down.
• Put the daily bio wastes over it and then keep the bucket closed with the lid.
• One bucket will be filled in one month. Then start using the next bucket.
• The leachate that seeps in the bucket can be collected through the tap. This can be used as manure for plants.
• By the time the second bucket gets completely filled, the waste in the first bucket will have changed into manure.

5) Earthworm compost

• Earthworm compost tanks made of plastic, terracotta, fiber etc are available.
• Two tanks of 25 l capacity are required for a house.
• First make a base layer by spreading coconut husk at the bottom of the tank and smattering cow dung powder over it. Then put the earthworms over it.(200 numbers)
• Chop and spread old food items, vegetables and the waste of fish and meat over it.
• When the tank is filled cover it with a jute bag. Pour some water regularly over it.
• Use the second tank for the next two weeks in the same manner.
• When the second tank is filled, the waste in the first one will have changed into manure by the earthworms.
• Remove the jute bag from it and keep it in a place where it would get some sunlight.
• Within two days the earthworms will set off to the bottom layer of the tank.
• Remove the manure from the top and then start putting the waste over it.

Manure for agriculture

The manure obtained by these composting methods cost high rates in the market. It is very easy to carry out agriculture with this manure. Vegetable seeds and seedlings in bags are now being distributed from the agricultural office of each district. Many governmental organizations like athma, horticulture mission etc is performing actively in this field. The vegetable yielding obtained by them need not be sprayed by any pesticides. If we spend ten minutes daily in the morning, we can remove the pests that affect the plants. You may already be aware of the fact that the curry leaves we buy from markets are sprayed largely with pesticides. If we eat a lot of vegetables that are sprayed with pesticides we may have to suffer many genetic problems and even cancer. Don’t we have the responsibility to save the future generation from the prison of such disabilities? If we are ready to spend some time for our family the wastes will turn into a boon for us.

The Incantation Of Neatness: ‘Zero Waste=100 Marks’

Steps for a waste free Kerala through Zero waste scheme

As a result of the increasing waste and the related health problems in Kerala, it has become necessary that all work together with great responsibility for a better tomorrow. When a substance is thrown away after its use or not placed where it actually has to be, then that thing is usually considered as waste or something that may cause health problems. Hence the correct usage and placement of a substance can be considered as cleanliness. This habit is to be taught among school students for making them aware of the importance of cleanliness.

Let’s aim for a clean Kerala through the first lessons of cleanliness taught to us from schools. The scheme named Zero waste=100 marks, is advancing towards cleanliness by incorporating the complete involvement of school students. The schools that gain first and second place for cleanliness will be awarded with a cash prize of Rs.1lakh and Rs.50,000 each. Eight schools will be awarded with a consolation prize of Rs.5000.

The schools that keep their school and surroundings clean will be selected as winners. The schools interested to participate in this competition have to first register in Manorama online and then upload the photos of classrooms, playground, garden, bathroom, wash area, the road in front of the school or any other area that you refer to be kept clean. The jury will select the best 200 schools from these. Later the jury will secretly enquire whether the schools are kept as clean as shown in the photos provided.

While trying to keep the school clean, necessary steps must also be taken to keep the school free from plastic wastes. Debates and quiz programs can also be conducted to make students aware of the availability of clean water and the hazards caused to life as a result of polluted water. Make them also aware of the correct usage of clean water.

Cleanliness of body, school, house and surrounding will pave the way to cleanliness. When children gain this knowledge and become ready to follow the measures to keep the surroundings clean, it will automatically bring about some changes in the grown ups. Thus the combined effort of each and every citizen in Kerala can turn it into the most wonderful place on this earth to live in. Even though Kerala is known as “God’s own country”, this saying will become absolutely true only when we all try our best to keep it clean.

These lessons of cleanliness have to be completed in each school within three months by participating each and every student of the school. Teachers must also be empowered to give necessary instructions to the students to make this attempt a grand success. The jury containing the environmental experts will take the last decision regarding the winners.

The winners will be announced on February, 2013.  Last date: November 9th.

If you have any doubts regarding the zero waste, please contact us from Monday to Friday on the number 9744175303.

E-mail: zerowastekerala@gmail.com

Biogas Plants - How To Get Cooking Gas from Kitchen Waste

There are a number of problems people have to face in this modern era. As we make a lot of developments with the now available new inventions, we don’t give much attention to the side effects they present us. The main defect of all these are the waste that gets accumulated around us. The three main problems faced today are:

•     The difficulty of managing the household wastes.
•     The non availability and increasing cost of cooking gas.
•     The threat of diseases as a result of food waste and other impurities getting accumulated.

Benefits of Bio-gas Plant

The only solution to all these problems is bio-gas plants. The four main benefits of bio-gas plants are :

•     Refines waste
•     Produces cooking gas
•     Provides bio fertilizer
•     Produces electricity

Working of The Biogas Plant

 

1. Collect the food waste, water after washing cereals, meat, fish etc in a vessel and then put the wastes of vegetables and fruits and other shabby food into it.
2.  Then pour this mixture into the tank of the plant. 
3. Along with these you can also dump the excreta of cattle, goat, hen etc with equal amount of water into the tank. 
4. These waste materials change into cooking gas and bio fertilizers. 
5. The cooking gas that gets collected within the plant can be transferred into the gas stove of the kitchen as needed through a pipe line connected to the plant. 
6. The bio fertilisers that come out of the plant can be used for agriculture. 

Portable Bio-gas Plants in Kerala

The speciality of the biogas plant is that along with the production of cooking gas, it keeps the surroundings clean and it is very safe to use. It occupies only a very small area and it is portable. It can also be easily transferred from one place to another. No labour work or digging a pit is required for this. 

Portable WaterJacket biogas Plant

Special models of biogas plants are available for hotels, fast food shops, vegetable shops and fruit shops along with subside. You can save more than 70% of LPG gas.



Some things are to be noted while purchasing a portable type biogas plant. 

Ask for the water jacket model of plants that do not show the waste outside and keep the mosquitoes away. Special models of KVIC and ANERT plants are now available for houses, hotels, hospitals, hostels and schools along with subside.


So there is no doubt that a biogas plant would be a great asset for each place or house where the above mentioned problems are to be solved. 

For more details contact the below given address of bio-gas plants: 

(NB: Ask for Special Discount of WmKerala.com Visitor)

 Waste Management Agencies  in Kerala

Rural Development Society
Nadathara P.O
Thrissur 680751
Ph: 0487 2444981, 9447615133, 9946682913

Modern Waste Refining Plant at Brahmapuram

The disposal and refining of wastes have become a great problem even in small towns of the state. The activities of the Vilappilshala waste refining centre at Vilappilshala panchayat under Thiruvananthapuram Town Corporation, is in great crisis. Since all the waste of the town is being dumped in this centre the people living in that area have come forward with their complaints. Yet no action is being taken from the side of Town Corporation or the changing governments so as to dispose the waste in a scientific manner and to avoid environmental pollution. Still many problems are going on associated with it. It is at this situation that the government has taken necessary steps to start a very modern impurity refining plant at waste disposal centre at Brahmapuram, which is under Cochi Town Corporation. This decision is of great importance. Through pollution free activities it should become a model to the state itself.

The government is deciding to start such plants even at Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Thrissur. It’s known that such waste refining plants are functioning in a good manner not only in foreign countries, but also in great cities of India like Bangalore. But such plants in the state are creating great problems to the people living near them, because of their improper functioning. Many have come forward with protest against it. The bio waste disposal system at the Brahmapuram, Cochi Town Corporation’s waste disposal centre, was in a very bad condition for a long time. But now the activities have improved a lot. The accumulation of unsold bio fertilizers produced from the waste and plastic waste are the main problems faced now. The recycling of plastic wastes is not performed in a proper manner. The new waste disposal plant should find a solution to such problems also. At present there are no enough vehicles to carry waste from the towns to Brahmapuram plant. Carrying wastes in open trucks are creating great problems for people living on road sides. The collection and removal of wastes should also be done in a scientific manner. Thereby Cochi can become a model to other towns.

Not only the Vilappilshala at Thiruvanathapuram but the waste disposals at other cities like Kollam, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur etc are also facing serious problems. The leaders of all political parties must stand together to find a solution to this problem. Every one should work with unity for its solution. The polluted water from the waste at Vilappilshala is polluting other water bodies of the premises like wells, rivers, canals etc. Now steps have started to bring the necessary machineries to refine this polluted water, as a result of the instruction from the high court. But people were preventing the machinery transplantation by creating fire on the road. A solution to such conflicts should be found by political leaders. There is no problem that could be solved if leaders put forward their service for the benefit of people and for the development of that place. The proper functioning of the existing plants and the new plants must be strictly looked after. Proper action must be taken against any officials or any one else who don’t obey them strictly.

Start Practicing Waste Management From House

With the development of new technologies, we are not only damaging our soil and water but also air. The living proofs for it are Eloor, Karimugal and Edayar. The spreading of poisonous gas from the factories is capable enough to change even the original colour of day, dawn and night.

There is no permanent solution to the problem of waste. But an effective solution to this problem could be found by each citizen rather than government and authorities. The most important duty of reducing the amount of waste depends upon each person. Source decomposition is the final solution recommended by most. It’s not a good practice to deposit the waste of cities in barren areas. A final solution to this problem would be found when each person gets ready to reduce the amount of their waste production and also find a way to decompose the waste produced by them.

10 Golden rules for Waste Management

The following things can be done by each person for managing waste.

1) Keep in mind that a clean surrounding is equally important as a clean house.
2) Decompose the bio waste produced in houses within our own area.
3) Give importance to limit waste production along with its decomposition procedures.
4) Separate the plastic waste and take it to the nearest plastic shedding unit.
5) Try to find a solution to the waste decomposition depending upon one’s financial status. Example: pipe composting, pit composting, biogas plant etc.
6) Avoid the use of low quality plastic covers and plastic products.
7) Keep an extra cloth bag or paper bag while on a journey.
8) Handle the bio medical wastes in houses like syringe, cotton and medicines with great care.
9) Make others aware of the disasters created by waste.
10) Never forget that keeping the environment clean is the duty of each citizen.

Make your own cooking fuel

Biogas plant : Biogas plants are capable enough to find a solution both to the problems of waste and unavailability of cooking gas. Only one bio gas plant is required to produce gas for about one and a half hours for a family with five members.10 golden rules for waste management,

Any waste materials that get decayed other than tamarind, soap and ash can be deposited in it. The cost of a plant with that can decompose about 15 litres of liquid waste and 5 kilos of solid waste ranges from Rs.13,500 to Rs.16,000. A subside of Rs.5000 is also available. Place for constructing a tank of 1 meter diameter is required. The solid substance that is produced after making the biogas is a good manure. This manure is enough to grow vegetables in an area of 10 cent.

Energy from sun :The solar cooker and the solar water heater that can cook food and heat water with the heat from the sun have not yet gained popularity. The cost of a solar cooker having the size of a brief case is Rs. 3200. Four vessels can be placed on it. The things to be cooked have to be kept closed in vessels and then kept under sun from 10am to 1pm. They will get cooked by this time. Even though this system has got some practical deficiencies it can prepare food without the need of fuel. The average cost of solar cookers that can heat 100 litres of water up to 70 degree centigrade is Rs.18,000. The fuel required for cooking can be saved if we use this heated water for cooking. The hot water needed for washing and bathing are also available by it.

Landfilling For Waste Management in Kerala

Waste management methods are very important to protect the environment as well as improve health and quality of lives of people. Programmes for capacity building in waste management and change in the attitudes among people has to be launched. The quantum of investment required for setting up waste management facilities in Kerala has to be well estimated by the state government.  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has come forward with a huge amount to help in setting up solid and liquid waste management units across India. Thus the acute waste management problems can be resolved by implementing such plans.

Importance of Landfill Units

The result of such plans can be seen by segregating and treating as much as waste as possible at the source level itself. Urban waste dumping can be stopped only with the help of landfill units. Locating landfills for such a purpose is a very difficult task in a state like Kerala where there is acute shortage of land. But we cannot in any way avoid setting up landfill units for waste treatment. Sparsely populated plantations are thus being explored by the state government as landfill units for waste treatment.

Selecting places for landfills

Local bodies have great difficulties in finding land for setting up waste treatment plants. However hard we try, there would be 10% to 20% of inorganic waste that can be treated only with the help of landfills. Seven such regional landfill units across the state have been selected for this purpose. Inorganic waste treatment for the towns and municipalities in the neighbouring districts will be commonly facilitated here. Each such unit would require about 300 acres of land. Such units would be located mainly in rubber plantations as rubber products are not being used to eat.

Benefit of treating waste in landfills

Treating the waste in landfills reduce the impact it has on the environment and encourages recovery and recycling. The characteristic of the waste is changed here. A large amount of compost can be produced as a result of the waste treatment in such units. The compost produced from these units can also be used as manure for augmenting the productivity of rubber trees.

Selection of waste for landfills

Low level radioactive wastes must only be disposed at landfills. Certain wastes must not be send to landfills. These include:-

•  Liquid waste, also known as trade effluent
•  Used tyres
•  Infectious clinical wastes from hospitals, medical premises or veterinary establishments.
•  Wastes having explosive, corrosive, flammable or oxidising characteristics.

A Smart Move For Waste Management- Surveillance System To Catch Garbage Dumpers

A Smart Move For Waste Management- Surveillance  System To Catch Garbage-Dumpers

Waste watching is a beneficial program and an effective way to reduce waste in our surroundings, making neighbourhoods a better place. This is possible by setting up surveillance systems at necessary areas. The main driver for this system is to be able to identify unsuitable and hazardous waste entering a particular area. Donarbon and MBT which are the two important waste management parks have replaced an analogue surveillance system with multiple, strategically placed Axis network cameras.

In order to combat the problem of being bombarded with garbage bundles, Kerala has to adopt this high-tech method of waste management. Waste Management's video surveillance system gives you a cost-effective way to protect your premises. This method has already started functioning at Elankam in Thiruvananthapuram.

 Method of Working of Waste Surveillance System

A closed circuit TV camera unit has to be set up in one of the houses in that area. The camera which is very small has to be mounted at a height and should equip night vision. The inbuilt recorder stores the images which are streamed instantaneously to the CCTV monitors. To get a very clear view, fix an 80 Watt CFL lamp that lights up the area. About Rs 10,000 is required to set up such a system

Benefits of Surveillance System in Waste Management

Such units keep vigil on waste dumpers who make merry on the vacant places. These people who try to flee after dumping waste could be successfully nabbed with such units. The images stored can be handed over to the local police. This helps the health squads to easily identify them and slap a fine.

About three people were caught at Elankam within the first two days of mounting the surveillance. The residents of this colony handed over the stored image to Karamana police where they were identified and fined. The first catch itself boosted the confidence of the colony members and they are sure that the surveillance unit would help them stop the menace. The brain behind this idea is Padmakumar, a resident of the colony.

The Elankam strategy has been a huge draw with many other garbage-ridden associations, deciding to install CCTVs. Many of the councillors are holding talks with residents associations about setting up such surveillance units. The job of corporation health squads are also made easier with such a unit.

Various Technologies For Waste Water Treatment

The management of water has become a topic of serious concern with the increase in population and the increased demand for pure water. Water is very important for sustaining life on earth. Many people depend on ground water sources for their survival. A person requires about 135liters of water one day. Hence waste water management to increase the quality of water has become very important. Various techniques have now been found that depends upon the type and extend of contamination. Most of the waste water is treated in industrial scale waste water treatment plants. Some of them are listed below-

Decentralized Treatment 

This method is one of the most common waste water treatment methods used in the past. But this method has seen resurgence recently. It is an onsite or cluster waste water system used for treating small volumes of waste water. The size of such a system ranges from a single house to public facility for several households. There is no need of much equipment for this system as the distance between the collection point of waste water area and the origin point is less. Hence its cost is considerably less. The water treated by using this method can be used for landscape irrigation, toilet flush supply, cooling tower makeup etc.

Satellite Water Reclamation 

Such a system is an economically viable option when the need for reclaimed water is not located near an existing water reclamation plant. This method removes flows from nearby sewers to produce reclaimed water closer to use area. It can reduce the need for infrastructure pumps and pipes to return reclaimed water from a central plant. They are small waste water treatment plants. They usually treat the waste water from nearby large-diameter pipelines. The wastes thus produced are introduced back into the large-diameter pipeline for further treatment. It has an excellent odor removing ability and is designed to be neighbor friendly. This system produces only the quantity of reclaimed water needed. This system provides high quality reclaimed water at affordable cost.

Membrane Separation Technology

This method separates liquids from solids. The waste water is passed through a number of membranes to remove the impurities. The water treated by using this method is safe even to drink. This method is very effective in separating various mixtures of liquid materials in a growing range of applications. Ultra filtration, reverse osmosis and nanofiltration are the main types of membrane systems commonly used in industries. If membrane separation is used correctly they can provide financial savings and conserve resources. Using this technology, water can be purified and used in grey water applications, in irrigation or as a supplement to existing ground and surface water sources during times of low flow.

Resource Recovery from Waste Water

• Bio diesel from fats, oils and grease- Fats, oils and grease are collected during treatment in plants and then converted into bio diesel through esterification and hydrogenation.
• Electricity and heat from cogeneration- Biogas is a naturally occurring by-product of sludge dewatering. Electricity and hot water is produced from this biogas in cogeneration systems.
• Hydrogen from sludge dewatering plants- Methane from sludge dewatering plants can be converted into hydrogen which can be used in direct fuel cells. This helps in the powering of waste water plants.
• Biogas from waste water and sludge- Methane from sludge can be converted into hydrogen. But it can also be converted into biogas. Biogas can be used to fuel cars, taxis, trucks and public transportation.

Rules and Regulations for Waste Management in Kerala

The non cooperation shown by the authorities and major part of the society to public cleanliness is becoming a hindrance for Kerala’s trial for a waste free environment. The importance given by Keralites for personal cleanliness is not seen for public cleanliness. There are many who dump the waste of their houses to another person’s compound or in public places, thereby making this situation worse. Even though most of them are aware of the hazards brought by the waste accumulated in water bodies and public places to environment as well as humans, they are not ready to give up their practice. In places like Kerala where the population is high, such practices will lead to the spreading of serious illness.

Passing Urine at Public Places

The availability of pure drinking water is also affected by the wastes dumped in water bodies and public places. This will finally affect the public health. In such a situation authorities will become compelled to take strict rules and punishments to acquire the aim of a clean Kerala. As a part of this, a fine of Rs.100 can be charged from those who pass urine at public places.

This instruction can be seen in the collaborated public health rules which are in the consideration of financial and law department.

Allowing Polluted Water to Flow or Throwing Waste in Public Places

There is also an instruction to charge Rs.10000 for allowing polluted water to flow or throwing waste in public places. Even schools that don’t provide facilities for primary needs for the students and teachers will also be charged.

Rules Alone Can’t Solve The Waste Problems

There are many rules and regulations in Kerala to avoid the accumulation of waste materials. Such rules are welcomed when considered the situation of Kerala. But its results depend upon its implementation. If these rules are implemented as needed the waste problems in Kerala can be solved to a great extend. The other side of it should also be seen. The number of public latrines even in the big cities of Kerala is considerably very less. Those that already exist are in a very bad condition. The toilet facilities of many hotels and trains are also the same.

The related authorities are not becoming ready to construct the needed number of toilets or to confirm cleanliness in them. Women are the real sufferers. In common cases women have to reach back home for their primary needs. The pathetic situation of the public toilets in our cities is ridiculed by the tourists who have come here.

The authorities must take into consideration such things while bringing rules and regulations for passing urine in public places. Such rules can be obeyed only if an adequate number of public toilets are built and they are maintained well. Steps must be taken by authorities for such things too. Our local institutions have not been able to go much ahead in disposing waste in a scientific manner. Even though many units like ‘Kudumbasree’ are coming forward to render their service in waste disposal activities, they are not given much encouragement. The waste problems cannot be solved by rules alone. For such rules to be obeyed well, circumstances to obey the rule and support from the public is very necessary. There shouldn't be a situation where punishments are given only to people.

Solar Power Plant at Vimalagiri International School

Vimalagiri International School With An Energy Mine At The Roof

Producing 55 megawatt of electricity

If you want see an amazing energy mine at the roof; you will have to visit the Vimalagiri International School at Vazhappilly in Muvattupuzha. The scheme of converting sunlight into electricity has started here by spending one crore.

This school is going to present 55 megawatts of electricity within one year. The electricity needs of the school, Muvattupuzha diocese capital of Malankara catholic convocation and the parsonage church are all fulfilled by the electricity produced here.

The life span of the plant is estimated to be 25 years. 1375 megawatts of electricity will be available by this time period. The school management is taking necessary steps to associate the extra electricity with the public distribution sector.

The diocese bishop Abraham mar Yulios said that this scheme has been designed according to the Vatican tact that gives importance to traditional energy utilization.

If considered the subside provided by Jawaharlal Nehru National solar mission scheme under the central government’s traditional energy ministry, the cost of producing one unit of electricity is only five rupees. This scheme will become a great help to environmental preservation by preventing the loss of 280 tons of chlorophyll. The state government has promised a subside for the scheme.

During day time it will be used to function the electric appliances, computer lab, smart class room, fans, lights etc in the school. It has a big battery bank and inverter control facilities. 144 gel type batteries are used to minimise air pollution.

Opportunities are made available to visit the solar panel constructed at the roof of the school. Jose Kallookaran, K.C copper energy solutions MD said that the most modern techniques are used for this scheme. The design of the plant has been based on German technology.

The great wish of Vimalagiri School and diocese is that this scheme would become a model for the state government, different institutions and people.

E-Waste Becoming A Threat To The Whole World

“E-waste” is the name given to the electronic products nearing the end of their useful life. They include discarded electronic devices and components and also the substances involved in their manufacture or use. Certain components of some electronic products contain hazardous substances and hence it is considered very dangerous. These hazardous materials pose a threat to human health and environment. Many of these products can be reused or recycled in an environmentally sound manner.

Most of the unwanted electronic items are stored due to the uncertainty of how to manage it. Finally they are disposed off at landfills. More than four million tons of e-waste goes to U.S. landfills each year. A number of initiatives have arisen on how to find a solution to the issue of e-waste.

E-waste Management Methods

The bulk e-wastes can be handled properly only if we adopt some management options.

Land filling

It is the most widely used methods for disposing e-waste. Trenches are made on flat land surface sand then soil is excavated from it. Waste material is buried in it with thick layer of soil. But the degradation process in landfills takes a lot of time. Moreover land filling of e-waste eventually contaminates water resources thereby causing scarcity of water. So it cannot be considered as an environmentally sound treatment method.

Incineration

In this combustion method the waste material is burned in incinerators at a high temperature. It is capable of reducing the volume of e-waste. In this process some environmentally hazardous organic substances are converted into less hazardous compounds. But incineration of e-waste emits toxic fumes and gases thereby polluting the air.

Recycling e-waste
Recycling is the best option for the management of e-wastes. It is the practice of reusing or distributing electronic items for reuse. In this method they are not allowed to be discarded at the end of their life cycle. Recycling involves the removal of many dangerous substances from different parts of e-waste.
Strong acids are used by recyclers to remove precious metals like copper, lead and gold. In India due to the scarcity of land it is difficult to find new dumping sites. Appropriate technologies must be used to increase the value of recycling.
Discarded electronic devices which are functioning could be passed to another individual or organization. Non functioning devices can be repaired and then resold or donated.

Production process modification
Waste can be reduced if changes can be made in the production process. Materials used for making the product can be changed or input materials can be used more efficiently. Hazardous materials used in its production process can be replaced by less hazardous or non hazardous materials. Rules must be made so that large companies purchase the used equipments back from the customers and ensure proper treatment and disposal of e-waste by authorized processes.

The large amount of e-waste produced in developed countries are dumped in poorer countries like India and other Asian countries, with no consideration for environmental or worker health and safety. However many organizations are trying to take necessary steps against such hazardous practice. The whole world should wake up and set up appropriate management measures to prevent the hazards and mishaps due to mismanagement of e-wastes.

American Recycle Day -Moral and Social Awaking Towards Recycling

November 15 - American Recycle day

November 15 is a day that is celebrated all over the United States as the American Recycle Day. This day is especially celebrated in the United States so as to encourage all the American nationalities to recycle the products that they use in their daily life and also to buy only recycled products.

Why American Recycle day  ?

As citizens of our country we do have a moral as well as social responsibility to very well safe guard the environment of our country and remove and degrade all the waste products that can challenge our future and also pose a threat to all our future generations. 

American Recycle day

This day has been especially marked so as to bring together people from all walks of life so as to bring about a conscious awakening regarding the economic, social as well as the environmental aspects and the benefits that each one of us and also the whole country can very well acquire from the process of recycling the products that are used on a day to day basis.

This day is also celebrated to bring about all people together with an aim to make them realize and educate them about the beneficial aspects of recycling the products. Thus this thing can very well take a long way in creating a better natural environment for the present citizens of the country and also for the future prosperity. 

Recycling and its Environmental Impact

Since recycling has got a very great impact on the environment it is very important to note that the more we use products that can be recycled the more cleaner and healthier will our environment become and an environment so maintained will surely be a great place to live in for the citizens of any country.

Thus the environmental awareness is created because of observing the American Recycle Day since it is a silent and very effective method of passing a message to the entire American citizen’s. Also it forces people to rethink of the environmental hazards that can be posed due to the careless and over usage of the products that cannot be recycled and that are non biodegradable.

In our day to day life most of us don’t give much care while using products that cannot be recycled. The ultimate result is that all these things get piled up without getting degraded on the earth's surface and pose a great threat to the health of the people.

The Dangers of Using Plastic

One good example of a product that cannot be recycled is plastic. It gets piled up and results in getting dumped up on the earth's surface, which even after several years will remain as such. Thus plastic and its usage surely remains a very big health threat for the people living in a country. It is to create this awareness among the people living in a country and also to drive the necessity of making the environment clean and eco friendly that America Recycle Day is being celebrated all across the United States on the 15th of November every year.

Audited By :Smitha Santhosh

 

Composting with EM technology by Maple Orgtech

We are pleased to introduce Maple Orgtech (India) Limited (www.mapleorgtech.com) as the only authorized entity for manufacturing EM technology in India under the agreement with EMRO, Japan. EM technology is being used successfully in more than 140 countries for the last 30 years.


Composting is generally thought of as an environmentally-conscious waste management method. At present, the fundamental challenge composting facilities face is in properly aerating the piles. New and turned piles quickly lead to pathogen growth, production of greenhouse gases and odours, and attraction of pests (vectors).


EM stands for Effective Microorganisms.  EM Compost is fermented compost supplemented with beneficial microbes; it matures in anaerobic conditions. This provides two major advantages:

1. Cost savings: Frequent turning during composting is no longer required, which reduced manpower, machine use and fuel consumption.
2. Nutrients: particularly nitrogen is retained by the EM compost and it suppresses greenhouse gases like H2S and ammonia.

EM Technology ensures you produce microbe rich, high nutrient quality compost. Further to time, labour, odour and pathogen management, listed below are some more benefits of EM treated compost deriving from trials and studies worldwide.

• Stable C:N ratio.
• Microbial activity and diversity is far greater than untreated compost
• Decomposition rates are accelerated.  Compost is ready within 6-8 weeks.

EM composting leads to very quick and obvious results as regards quantity and quality of yield.

COMPOSTING USING EM TECHNOLOGY

This is a sandwich method where biomass is added layer by layer to make a heap on the ground. Each layer is adequately sprayed with diluted AEM.


Preparation OF AEM (Activated EM.1 Solution) for the spraying:

Requirements:

1.       20 litres capacity with a lid (air tight) plastic Container or jerry can.
2.       1litre of Maple EM.1 Stock Solution.
3.       1kg of Molasses/ Jaggery
4.       18 litres of clean water (Chlorine free)

Procedure:

•  Mix 1lt of Maple EM.1 Stock Solution,1Kg of molasses/ jaggery with 18 lts of clean water in a an air tight Plastic container/ jerry can and mix well with addition of handful( 20-25 gm) of black salt.
•  Store the container under shade for 7-10 days for fermentation to take place.
•  The container should be opened daily for few seconds to release the gases formed during the process. During fermentation a white layer of yeast will appear on the surface of the solution.

PRECAUTIONS:

•      Glass container should not be used. Use only Clean Plastic container/ Can.
•      Uncontaminated Molasses.
•      Keep in a warm place during fermentation. Should be stored in shade only away from sunlight.
•      If water contains chlorine , keep the water in sun for a day to make it chlorine free)

The detailed Composting procedure is as follows:

• Clean the site where the heap is to be made (10 x 5 x 4.5 feet). Ensure there is no stagnant water. Avoid making compost on any concrete flooring or pits.

COMPOST HEAP DIMENSIONS

•   It is best to use 5 lt of AEM per heap of compost (1 Ton). AEM may be diluted with water up to 1:100. If the biomass is very wet, then use 1:50 ratio; otherwise, use 1:100. Higher quantity application of AEM will never cause any harm.
•  Use molasses or jaggery syrup to hasten the process of decomposition. It is recommended that molasses/ jaggery be used in the same quantity as AEM for making compost. Thus, mixing AEM: molasses or jaggery syrup: water could be in the ratio of 1:1:100 or 1:1:50 depending upon the biomass.
•   Make a layer of animal waste about 6 inches high on the composting site and spray this with EM mixed water to maintain moisture content about 50 – 60 percent.
• First layer- Farm wastes, Horticulture and agricultural wastes, household kitchen wastes, leaves and branches of plants and trees.
• Second layer- Cow dung slurry, poultry, animal husbandry wastes.

Spray AEM (Activated EM Solution)

•  Repeat the process of making layers alternately with animal and crop waste to attain a height of about 4-5 feet.
•  Cover the entire heap by a 3 - 4 cm thick layer of animal dung and mud mixture to maintain the moisture level and temperature inside the heap. This could also be done by covering the heap with old gunnysacks, polythene sheets etc.

Some farmers also make their heaps under a tree to reduce moisture loss; this however may lead to the tree roots taking away most of the nutrients from the heap.

•  Moisture content in the compost should be checked every 2-3 days and a moisture level of 60% should be maintained. If the compost is losing its moisture make 3 - 4 holes on the top of the heap and pour (if required) 40 - 50 liters (or as required) water to maintain sufficient moisture for proper decomposition.
•  Constant turnings of the heap should be done as scheduled below:

Turnings:

1.     1st turning  – 0-7 days
2.     2nd turning – 8-15 days (AEM to be Sprayed)
3.     3rd  turning – 30-35 days

Application:

•     10 to 15 days prior to sowing apply 4 tons per acre.
•     Compost can also be broadcasted once the crop attains 1 - 2 feet height.
•     Ideally, compost should be used for every new crop grown. Missing one cycle could show poor results at a later date.

Note: When there is scarcity of animal waste, more green materials with high dry matter content should be used. Organic matter converts into useful compost in 40 - 45 days depending upon used organic matter and climatic conditions.

Important Points to be kept in mind during Composting:

•  Use of green leaves and weeds increase the nitrogen content of the Compost. Overall ratio of plant waste to animal waste should be 2:1.
•  Always make compost on soil. Do not attempt to spread any plastic sheet beneath the composting heap.
•  When dry sugarcane leaves, rice husks, stem and branch of trees are used, chopping or shredding of the material helps faster degradation. Usually, these types of materials contain high percentage of carbon. Therefore, one needs to increase the amount of green matter, or oil cake, or use fresh animal urine to balance the C/N ratio of compost.

• To avoid losses of nutrients and microbial population, never expose compost to direct sunlight.

Composting Process is Complete When:

•  The temperature inside the heap becomes stable at about 5°C higher than the ambient temperature.
•  White mould starts appearing on the biomass. It would also be sweet smelling.
•  The biomass would crumble very easily when disturbed.
•  It is not necessary for the compost to look brown or black or like processed tea leaves. However, this texture can be obtained if the ready compost is sieved.
•  C/N ratio of EM compost initially might be higher than conventional recommendation but once compost mixed up in the soil further degradation takes place and C/N ratio automatically becomes within the normal range.

ii. Infield (in situ) Composting

For farmers with large landholdings, infield composting is recommended. Crop residues can be converted into valuable compost to improve the fertility of the soil. Plough the field after a harvest to ensure that all crop residues are buried beneath the soil. Flood the field with irrigation water mixed with about 20 liters per 0.5 ha of Activated EM. AEM can be applied either through drip method or by spraying directly on to the flooded field. For better results, mix about 200 kg Bokashi to the field before ploughing.

After 30 days (in summer) and 35 - 40 days (in winter) the entire waste organic matter will convert into useful compost.

Note: To increase the quantity of biomass and nitrogen intake, it is recommended that green manuring should be carried out immediately after harvesting

For More information about EM Technology or Product Contact :  

Shubhi Nigam (Business Development)

 Maple Orgtech (India) Limited

033-40608483

shubhi.nigam@mapleorgtech.com

Kolkata

Audited by Smitha Santhosh

30 Crores Spent to Preserve the Waste of Towns in Packets

The corporations in Kerala are deciding to keep the waste compressed in packets. The meeting of ministers have allowed Rs 30 crores of KSUDP to preserve the waste in packets until waste refining plants are constructed. The waste that has got accumulated in five corporations is going to be packed using a technique called ‘bailing’.

The machineries needed for it will be bought soon. The chief minister Mr.Umman Chandi says that the urgent decision of conducting bailing has been taken to prevent diseases that may occur due to these accumulated waste . The KSUDP funds can be used only in corporations. That’s why bailing is now implemented only in five corporations.

The meeting also decided to provide enlarged tender to complete drinking water schemes in Kasargod municipality, Muliyar, Chengala, Muglal- Puthoor and Chemmanad panchayats. The construction of Babikara regulator, which is an important part of drinking water scheme, has also been allowed. The meeting has also decided to enlarge the tenders of PMGSY tenders.

Look Ahead for a Clean Kerala

 Waste problems have become severe in many parts of Kerala due to the lack of cleansing the surrounding before the rainy season. There are no scientific methods to refine waste in local institutions. Hence they are trying to keep the society silent with their temporary measures. Dumping waste in public places has been prohibited. It was done with an aim, for the authorities to come forward and to take this problem seriously and thereby find a permanent solution for it. But those who wish to obey the rules of judiciary and government are in a crisis due to the lack of concern shown by authorities. Just like in towns, there are people in villages who are also facing the problem of where and how to dump and refine the waste . A solution to this problem depends upon the interest of authorities and the support of people. Things will become very easy if we can assure the support of people. The decision of government to provide subsidies to residence associations to make such waste refining systems can be considered as good step. Half of the cost or a maximum of Rs.1 lakh is provided as subsidy.

Subsidies will be also available to colonies, Government quarters, offices, hostels, hotels, marriage auditoriums etc. The clean Kerala mission will provide subsidies to the schemes prepared by local self governed institutions. The government has come to a conclusion that local institutions are not operating well in implementing the schemes of refining wastes in its place of origin. The complaints that come forward at different places regarding this problem proves that it is correct. It is at this situation that the clean Kerala mission was entrusted to supervise the activities of local institutions. In the district level, responsibility of this is in the hands of coordinator, of clean Kerala mission. The new scheme has to be implemented in an efficient manner. Everywhere houses and other buildings are increasing rapidly in Kerala. Flats are being constructed even in villages. In many places these flats are constructed near rivers and other water bodies. Waste refining will become a great problem for those who live in its surrounding areas.

It will be a very difficult task for these local institutions to implement an waste refining system that would fulfil all the needs of houses and flats. So the activities that in cooperates the support of people are becoming relevant. It won’t be a difficult task for schools to organize a waste refining program. As a result of this such systems can be organized by understanding the need and circumstances of the people of that area. It will become very easy to manage such systems if they are under the supervision of some organizations. Residence organizations and other such organizations must come forward, not only to keep the houses clean but also to keep the surroundings clean. Most of the people in Kerala are not bothered about cleanliness of public places. The present condition can be changed a lot if this bad habit can be changed and if the people are ready to make the best use of the waste refining systems that already exist. An inspiration for both of this can be given to people by such organizations. Any of such systems can succeed only if each person gets ready to put forward his own contribution to waste refining.

Keywords:- solution for refining waste, How to get the support of people, subsidies for refining plants, steps taken by government for waste refining, role of schools in waste refining, role of residence organizations, impurities in packets, what is bailing, need for bailing, tenders for drinking water schemes.

Construction of a Multi Purpose Waste Management Plant

A plant is being constructed to refine the food wastes that are accumulated in connection with the ‘vallasadhya’ at Aranmula Parthasarathi temple. It is being done with the help of ANERT.

The plant which would produce electricity from the refined food wastes is going to be constructed under the leadership of Palliyoda sangham at Mandalamkuzhy. Since there is a case at the high court, collector P.Venugopal has asked to submit an affidavit regarding the plant construction. This decision was taken at the meeting held in the collectorate. This scheme aims at providing street lights in the temple area and panchayath road, with the help of electricity made from this plant. This ANERT plant would be constructed with an annual maintenance tender of five years. A person appointed by the Palliyoda sangham, will be given training to make sure that the plant is functioning daily. After 14 days of the construction of the plant, bacteria will become active. The bacteria will get destroyed if waste is not dumped here in alternative days. Most of the plants fail in its activity because they are not used regularly.

The Mysore Corporation- A role model for Waste Management

450 ton waste and 150 MLD of polluted water is produced daily in Mysore city. What would have been the condition if these circumstances prevailed in our state? The dumped wastes would produce a very foul smell. Then all these wastes would have been collected and thrown in to some poor village. Then that area would become a hell with all sorts of contagious diseases. But what Mysore did is entirely different. The enchanting method of producing income from wastes!

It has become sure that in recent future the waste refining scheme of Mysore Corporation would change into a tourist centre. This scheme now pervades in an area of 22 acres. The reason for this is that there are no flies, mosquitos or even a foul smell produced in this area where a huge amount of waste is dumped daily. The Mysore Corporation is liable only to a bio solution named organic solutions for this.

Mysore Waste Refining Model

 A bio solution produced by a private firm in Mysore is used for the past three and a half years for refining the waste in Mysore Corporation. What ever type the waste may be, it will stop its foul smell within 20 minutes. It’s done by diluting this solution and spraying it over the waste. There won’t be any problem of flies and mosquitoes. After 40 days this waste will change into a fantastic bio fertiliser. Even the waste water from toilets can be made pure by the usage of this solution.

The wastes coming to this centre even include plastic. As soon as the wastes are dumped in to this refinery ground a mixture of organic solutions, water and jaggery are added into it in the ratio of 1 litre: 5 litre: 100 gm, is sprayed into it. Then with the help of machineries plastic is extracted from it.

It will change into a fantastic bio fertiliser after preserving it for a period of 40 days. Even if we take it with our bare hand, there wont be any wastes or even a foul smell.40 ton of bio fertiliser is produced here daily. Many prominent companies have kept their sacks, with their brand names ready at this refinery. The bio fertiliser is filled directly in to these sacks and sold at a rate of Rs.280 per sack. The corporation is planning to sell this directly in their own brand name, ‘The Mysore Gold’.

Want to Drink Waste Water?

Through drainage sources waste water even from Chamundy hills is brought in to this refinery and centred in one of its part. A pipe is connected from the tank so as to pour the diluted organic solutions into this waste  water. After the addition of this solution the waste water is passed through three tanks. The water we get through this after 72 hours is very pure. Authorities say that, this water if refined once more could be used for drinking.

Since there is no scarcity of water in Mysore it is not used for drinking there. This water is given back to five villages in Chamundy hills and horse race area, through Mysore Dalvoik Lake for the purpose of irrigation. The pump set required for this purpose is also made available here. The people living in that area say that the flats and buildings surrounding this refinery are being sold at great rates. It’s a proof that indicates, there is no foul smell or any environmental problems from the refinery.

Mysore Model Cost Calculations- Very Low Expenses

The cost of refining one ton waste into bio fertiliser is just Rs.450. Only five litres of organic solutions that cost Rs.90 is required. According to the calculations of Mysore a cost of Rs.3800 is required for refining 10 ton of waste.

To refine waste water the cost is Rs.4 per 1000 litre. The corporation is selling this refined water at a rate of Rs.1.80 per 1000 litre. The cost of the solution used to refine the waste water is Rs.22 per litre. There are also other bio solutions to refine wastes from houses, toilets and latrine wastes. The Mysore Corporation uses the organic solution produced by JMS Biotech.

A Saving of Rs.60 lakh in Electricity Bill!

There is a profit of Rs.60 lakh per year for Mysore Corporation in electricity charges. It is because of the use of organic solutions in the refinery of wastes . Earlier there were machineries cost crores that were connected with 38 motors in the Mysore corporation. But now only the machinery used for the separation of plastic waste is being used. The other machineries are not needed now.
Foe refining 145 MLD of waste water there are only two workers. It’s because all the other steps except adding of organic solution are all done naturally. The speciality of adding this solution to waste water is that dirt would not get accumulated beneath it.

Next in Kerala…

Many native organisations in Kerala are trying to accept Mysore Corporation as a model in the refining of wastes. The first group that came forward to study the Mysore model was Keezhoor-Chavassery panchayath of Kannur district. The representatives of Mepayoor and Farook panchayaths in Kochi Corporation have also decided to come forward to copy this model. A private hospital at Kozhikode has already started applying this method for waste refining.

For More Information

To know more about this topic please contact Green Kerala bio science at Kozhikode.

How to Construct and Maintain an Effective Waste Management System

Problems in Effective Waste Management :- 

Constructing and maintaining an effective waste management system is easily possible in many developed nations whereas in a developing nation like ours with its huge population it is still a big challenge. Even though our government has started few large scale biogas plants and composting systems , usually maintaining them has always been a problem. So what are the few effective steps that actually work?

General Awareness :- 

 It is the fundamental duty of every citizen to make sure that all wastes are disposed of carefully and safely for a better tomorrow. Throwing wastes to roads , canals and other less occupied areas will only harm us as they can create epidemics and an unhealthy environment. Organizations and committees should come forward and take leading roles in effectively managing their area as sewage free. Waste disposal and management should be an important subject at schools and colleges .Students should come forward and become active participants in raising voices against improper methods of waste disposal.

Cooperate and support your city cooperation or private local institutions that come forward to help in managing wastes in your local areas. Try to use separate bins for biodegradable and non degradable wastes. Sell the plastic and metal wastes or give it away for recycling.

Minimizing Wastes in First Place:- 

Even if you are financially well, try to repair or maintain the damaged electronic items if possible rather than disposing them and going for a new one.

How To Manage Biodegradable Wastes

 Biodegradable wastes can be collected  and given  to cooperations that come to collect it. But this is a problem since in a country like ours we do not have a proper landfill to dispose these wastes and most of the large scale bio gas plants build are not maintained well and is usually a failure . So the best possible way is to create our own compost plants at our little garden . The following are the different types:-

Simple Pile Compost:- 

 All it need is a little space cleared of grass and a wooden or plastic bin . Place few chopped brush or other coarse material on area where bin is to be kept .Mix moistened grass leaves saw dust manure and little soil, coffee beans, bread, egg shells, fruits etc. Things that should be avoided are bones, cat and dog manure, chicken ,fish ,milk, meat and oil. The bin should be 3 to 5 feet high. Keep the mixture in the bin for two weeks and it would turn into manure. The manure or compost is ready within 2 or 3 months when it is dark brown in color and crumbly.

Manage Biodegradable Wastes

Vermi Compost:- 

All this need is a bin, a bedding consisting of long striped moistened newspaper cuttings for the worms, worms(Elsenia fetida and Lumricus rubellus)and of course the kitchen waste

If  1 pound of waste is produced then use a bin that is 3’ by 3’ Place the bedding in the bin and empty the worms into it. Set it aside for 2 days and then add the wastes(kitchen wastes).The worms will do their job.. Use a glove while doing this.

Vermi Compost Bin

Disposing Pesticides :- 

 Replace with natural manure where ever possible. While discarding triple rinse the container making sure most of the chemical is sprayed to the plant and dispose of the container .

Other ways:- 

  These include checking if flats have a proper maintained waste management system before buying instead of checking for gyms ,swimming pools and other luxuries as first priority.

Audited By  Smitha Santhosh

Plant Itself Becomes Waste

A biogas plant costing around 8lakhs that had been installed 7 months back at Ramanattukara is no more in a working condition .Due to this the waste at this area heaped up. It is said that the plant is not working as there has been some mistake in the arranging underlying facilities required .The plant was made to work only during the inaugural days and after that it was left isolated. Equipments including the pulverizer is lying abandoned in the nearby market building. The plant is built such that the pulverizer  is used only when it is required to breakdown the waste and an iron cage was planned to be built near the bio gas plant to keep the pulverizor but no measures were taken regarding this and the pulverizer was left in the market building.

The biogas plant has the capacity to dispose 250 kg of waste daily and if this was working it could be a solution to the waste management crisis that prevailed in that area.

Leaders Set Example; Waste Mud Becomes Manure

The waste mud at Lalur, Trichur had been a controversy for many years and finally the councilors set an example by allowing the mud to be deposited at their homes. After that the demand for thewaste mud at Lalur has been rising .When the plastics were removed, the waste mud turned to fertile manure .The local public continued what the councilors began and now the demand for the mud was rising. Bookings were taken and even after booking the mud was difficult to obtain.

Talks regarding removing the mud from lalur were not reaching anywhere as the people did not allow the waste mud to be put anywhere near their surroundings. It was the Trichur cooperation health standing chairman C.S Srinivas who said that the councilors including him would allow the mud to be deposited at their homes and the result was an example set for the country itself by the councilors of Trichur cooperation .

The mud was deposited starting from the homes of deputy mayor Adv. Subibabu, councilor Jaya Muthupeedika. When the counsillors agreed, the public agreed to deposit the mud at their homes too. The truck containing waste mud that was once blocked was now been craved for.

New Plans for Waste Management

A three phase plan would come to place regarding the waste disposal system in the state and along with that the operations of existing system at different localities will be subjected to something similar to the 5 year plans, said the governor H.R Bharadwaj in his speech.

The three phase plan would include the segregation of waste including plastics, independent units for waste disposal, encouraging the use of new technology. For this different plans will be initiated at various institutions in major cities. Some of them will be installing waste disposing systems at homes and institutions. He also said that plans will be initiated that would ensure kerala the Nirmal state award.

The cooperation could not use or proceed with the plans that were decided to be done with one third of 40,000 crore rupees that was allowed in the 11^th 5 year plan. To solve this problem the city cooperation works will be upgraded to something similar to the 5 year plans. This year itself an elected leadership will be formed for the Kudumbashree Unit and various Agro business units will be established under Kudumbashree. 16,500 people will be allowed loan through Kudumbashree.

A double entry accounting system “samkya” will come to place and palliative care plan will be spread to all panchayats.

A zero waste culture will be encouraged and for this 100 more panchayats will have green technology centers. To fight poverty Ajeevika central plan will be initiated. Kilak will become a recognized university. The past governments had failed to use the fund for building the Rajiv Ghandi Bharat Nirman Seva centers and now measures will be taken to open these centers in all villages, block panchayats ,said the governor in his speech