A new pilot project for producing biogas and organic fertiliser from kitchen and animal waste has been launched in Karachi's District South in Pakistan, reported The News.
Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab visited a Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) workshop along with Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Managing Director Tariq Ali Nizamani to inspect the bio-dome installed through a joint effort of SSWMB and Aysis International.
The mayor said the initiative was a significant step forward and commended the efforts of the engineers.
He added that work had already begun on making waste reusable through door-to-door collection, and that plans were underway to install recycling plants in each district to minimise waste and maximise valorisation.
The mayor emphasised the importance of identifying locations for larger-scale projects and assured full support for the expansion of such projects.
He suggested the pilot project be scaled up to contribute meaningfully to a cleaner Karachi.
The bio-dome can process up to 10kg of food waste daily, including vegetable and fruit peels, food scraps and animal waste.
The plant would produce approximately 3kg of biogas daily, usable for cooking, while the residual waste was turned into organic fertiliser.
The SSWMB managing director said waste segregation at source had been initiated across districts, with recyclable materials being collected separately and sent to the Haryali Hub for further processing.
Pilot biogas project launched in Karachi
