Turning local organic waste into electricity in India

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Methane digesters

Anaerobic digesters control decomposition of organic waste, and convert methane emissions into biogas, an alternative fuel, and digestate, a nutrient-rich fertilizer.

One option is to control decomposition of organic waste in sealed tanks called anaerobic digesters. They harness the power of microbes to transform scraps and sludge and produce two main products: biogas, an energy source, and solids called digestate, a nutrient-rich fertilizer. The digestion process unfolds continuously, so long as feedstock supplies are sustained and the microorganisms remain happy.

When produced at scale, biogas can displace dirty fossil fuels for heating and electricity generation.

 

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UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

Turning local organic waste into electricity in India

As an Ecologi member your money goes towards supporting projects that are in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Here are the goals recognised by the Turning local organic waste into electricity in India project:

  • Sustainable Development Goal #3

    Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

  • Sustainable Development Goal #12

    Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

  • Sustainable Development Goal #13

    Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Read more about the Sustainable Development Goals

Project location: Kerala, India

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