Transforming Canteen Waste Into Biofertilizer: A Sustainable Approach To Waste Reduction

Abstract

The generation of substantial dry kitchen waste in canteens of educational institutions presents challenges for disposal and environmental concerns. However, it also suggests the potential to repurpose this waste into valuable resources for creating useful, recycled products. This study investigates the conversion of college kitchen dry waste into plant biofertilizer on campus, highlighting its role in sustainable waste reduction. The kitchen dry waste utilized includes vegetable peels, fruit peels, used tea powder, and eggshells. By diverting biodegradable waste from landfills, greenhouse gas emissions are significantly reduced, aiding in carbon restoration and climate change mitigation. The research explores straightforward biofertilizer-making techniques implemented on college campuses and quantifies the sustainable environmental impact achieved through waste reduction.