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Biodegradable Tableware from INNOVATION PROJECTS

Agricultural waste IIT DELHI

Ankur Kumar and Dr. Neetu Singh
IIT Delhi

- A table-top machine (mobile factory) and process to convert the locally available
waste natural fibres (like rice straw, bagasse, waste paper etc.) into high quality and
eco-friendly value added products (compostable tablewares, pencils, dustbins etc.).
- It can be installed in villages and local people can actually Make-in-India by using
the abundantly available agro-waste to produce finished products thereby, creating
huge employment opportunities and increase in income.