Category: Carbon Neutrality

In a significant step towards carbon neutrality, Ramco Community Services has launched an innovative green waste composting program at PACR Polytechnic campus. The facility transforms kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich organic manure, curbing harmful practices like burning green waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

As part of the initiative, biodegradable materials—including vegetable peels, leftover food, leaves, grass, and other plant residues—are carefully collected and segregated from non-compostable waste. These are then arranged in long, narrow compost piles, starting with nitrogen-rich green waste, followed by carbon-rich brown waste, cow dung, and a sprinkling of enriched slurry.

Microorganisms play a key role in the composting process, breaking down organic matter in the presence of oxygen. This generates heat between 40–70°C, effectively eliminating pathogens and weed seeds. Moisture is maintained at 50–60%, and the piles are turned every fifteen days to ensure uniform decomposition and proper aeration.

After active decomposition, the compost is left to cure, resulting in dark brown, crumbly, earthy-smelling organic manure. This nutrient-rich product is ideal for nursery bags and plantation work, improving soil fertility and supporting healthier plant growth. The complete process, from waste collection to finished compost, takes approximately 2–4 months.