IIT Kanpur develops machine that can turn waste into manure in just 10 days

BHOOMI (Bio-composting of Horticulture & Organic waste into Manure Indigenously) follows the basic science of composting and converts the organic waste into manure in just 10-20 days making it one of the fastest composting solutions.

Agnys Waste Management Pvt Ltd, a SIIC IIT Kanpur-incubated company, has developed an automatic composting machine known as BHOOMI, in collaboration with Imagineering Lab, IIT Kanpur.  

BHOOMI stands for Bio-composting of Horticulture & Organic waste into Manure Indigenously. The research and development for the device has been supported by Engineer’s India Limited. 

Process rapid than conventional technologies  

The device is equipped with advanced features such as carbon filters, shredders, air pumps, solar panels, which systematically convert waste into manure in just 10-20 days. The process is more convenient and rapid than the conventional technologies.  

IIT Kanpur Director Prof Abhay Karandikar said, “Proper waste management has always been a very pertinent and crucial issue, especially in urban areas. It has direct implications for the ever-growing concern for climate change. At IIT Kanpur, we resolve to work for sustainability and other key areas of environmental conservation. This is a prime step in this regard and I congratulate the whole team for developing BHOOMI. I believe this device would be a boon for treating organic waste and would contribute significantly towards the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.” 

60% of total waste is organic in India 

In India, around 60 per cent of the total waste is organic waste and hence a rapid waste composter was the need of the hour. BHOOMI is a significant development in this regard as it follows the basic science of composting and converts the organic waste into manure in just 10-20 days making it one of the fastest composting solutions. 

The device follows a step-wise simplistic process where at first the organic waste goes through the hopper and the inbuilt shredder cuts it into small and uniform pieces. The finely cut waste then enters into the main body of the machine which contains a unique bacterial solution to initiate the composting process. A mixer and air pumps are installed inside to enhance its speed so that the composting is done within 10-20 days. Temperature and humidity sensors are also installed to regularly measure the day-to-day process. After the temperature stabilises, the compost can be collected for use. 

Efficient, cost-effective design  

The decentralised composting device can easily be installed at any bulk waste generator such as apartments, hotels, hostels, institutions, etc. The ergonomic design makes it easily operable and can be very apt in mitigating organic waste and also contributing towards the concept of smart cities. The efficient and cost-effective design makes it 20-30% cheaper than the rest, as well. 

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