Secunderabad s Bowenpally vegetable market now generates biofuel, electricity
Every shred of waste from the vegetables, fruit, and flowers is being converted into eco-friendly power sources and organic manure at Bowenpally vegetable market in Secunderabad.
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The Bowenpally vegetable market in
Secunderabad, Telangana is much like any other busy mandi in the country. Sacks of vegetables line the area as lorries unload fresh produce on a daily basis. It is believed that the market generates close to 10 tonnes of waste every day. However, in a unique example of energy conservation and recycling, every bit of waste that is generated is being converted into 500 units of electricity and 30 kg of biofuel.
Tonnes of vegetable waste being produced everyday at the Bowenpally market is now being converted into biofuel and electricity that light up the market’s kitchen and stalls