Composting in a Temple: case study
Friends, case study of how a Bangalore temple is composting waste. Please see how the same cane be done in temples in your area.
The Shakthi Kalyana Mahaganapathi temple in Bengaluru, Karnataka stands out with its efforts to adopt pratical measures to clean-up the temple premises. It has a functional waste management system, which ensures that the waste generated in the temple can be reused effectively.
The temple, situated in the city’s northeastern area of Kalyan Nagar receives about 500 devotees a day. From plastic cups in which prasad was given to the devotees, to flowers, fruits and incense sticks, the heap of waste which had accumulated near the temple’s entrance contained both biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials, but remained untreated nonetheless. Till November 2016, the heap of garbage was a regular sight for the devotees, and rampant dumping of waste was a regular practice.
The temple receives nearly 500 devotees every day. The temple had become very dirty because most devotees would dump waste within the temple premises. Everything ranging from food to flowers would be strewn all around the temple, making the temple area unclean. On days when garbage collectors did not arrive, the temple resembled a garbage dump. It is then when they decided to do something about it. They realised that a two-step approach to the problem was necessary to tackle the waste problem. Focusing on stemming the flow of disposable items inside the temple premises was the first step the brother-sister duo took. The temple authorities stopped the distribution of prasad in plastic and foam containers and encouraged devotees to bring their own containers. Despite initial objections by devotees, especially the ones who were not regular visitors to the temple, this rule was strictly enforced by the temple authorities. For new or irregular visitors, containers made of dried leaves were provided.
Segregating waste at its source
Arresting the flow of plastic, foam and styrofoam plates helped lessen the inflow of such materials inside the temple. But the problem of waste generated from flowers, fruits and incense sticks remained. The temple authorities also had to worry about the enormous amount of kitchen waste generated every day from prasad cooked for the devotees, as well as waste generated by the temple staff members who lived inside the temple premises.
Though they successfully stopped the inflow of plastic inside the temple premises, they had to take care of the waste generated within the temple premises. Instead of dumping it, we decided to segregate and begin composting, as most of the waste inside the temple was biodegradable, said Anupama Harish, a trustee member.
The temple authorities got in touch with a Bengaluru based composting solutions company which helped setup a system to compost biodegradable waste. The organisation helped setup five leaf composters inside the temple premises. Fruits, flowers, kitchen waste and leaves were all gathered on a daily basis and brought to these composters. The temple staff helps in bringing the waste to composters, where the waste gradually turns into usable compost. The temple also saw the installation of two barrels only for disposal of kitchen waste. Waste from these barrels is carried to the composters where they are composted.
Composting inside the temple premises
The setting up composting systems within the temples has reduced the temple’s dependency on any civic body for collection or disposal of waste. From waste collection to composting, the whole cycle is carried out within the temple and by the temple staff, ensuring that there is no gap in the functioning of the cycle. By implementing an effective disposal and composting system, the temple authorities have ensured that people who come in to worship also understand that cleanliness is akin to godliness. The temple also sets a successful example of bringing in behavioural change in people and utilising waste generated within its premises for a better purpose. more
The Shakthi Kalyana Mahaganapathi temple in Bengaluru, Karnataka stands out with its efforts to adopt pratical measures to clean-up the temple premises. It has a functional waste management system, which ensures that the waste generated in the temple can be reused effectively.
The temple, situated in the city’s northeastern area of Kalyan Nagar receives about 500 devotees a day. From plastic cups in which prasad was given to the devotees, to flowers, fruits and incense sticks, the heap of waste which had accumulated near the temple’s entrance contained both biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials, but remained untreated nonetheless. Till November 2016, the heap of garbage was a regular sight for the devotees, and rampant dumping of waste was a regular practice.
The temple receives nearly 500 devotees every day. The temple had become very dirty because most devotees would dump waste within the temple premises. Everything ranging from food to flowers would be strewn all around the temple, making the temple area unclean. On days when garbage collectors did not arrive, the temple resembled a garbage dump. It is then when they decided to do something about it. They realised that a two-step approach to the problem was necessary to tackle the waste problem. Focusing on stemming the flow of disposable items inside the temple premises was the first step the brother-sister duo took. The temple authorities stopped the distribution of prasad in plastic and foam containers and encouraged devotees to bring their own containers. Despite initial objections by devotees, especially the ones who were not regular visitors to the temple, this rule was strictly enforced by the temple authorities. For new or irregular visitors, containers made of dried leaves were provided.
Segregating waste at its source
Arresting the flow of plastic, foam and styrofoam plates helped lessen the inflow of such materials inside the temple. But the problem of waste generated from flowers, fruits and incense sticks remained. The temple authorities also had to worry about the enormous amount of kitchen waste generated every day from prasad cooked for the devotees, as well as waste generated by the temple staff members who lived inside the temple premises.
Though they successfully stopped the inflow of plastic inside the temple premises, they had to take care of the waste generated within the temple premises. Instead of dumping it, we decided to segregate and begin composting, as most of the waste inside the temple was biodegradable, said Anupama Harish, a trustee member.
The temple authorities got in touch with a Bengaluru based composting solutions company which helped setup a system to compost biodegradable waste. The organisation helped setup five leaf composters inside the temple premises. Fruits, flowers, kitchen waste and leaves were all gathered on a daily basis and brought to these composters. The temple staff helps in bringing the waste to composters, where the waste gradually turns into usable compost. The temple also saw the installation of two barrels only for disposal of kitchen waste. Waste from these barrels is carried to the composters where they are composted.
Composting inside the temple premises
The setting up composting systems within the temples has reduced the temple’s dependency on any civic body for collection or disposal of waste. From waste collection to composting, the whole cycle is carried out within the temple and by the temple staff, ensuring that there is no gap in the functioning of the cycle. By implementing an effective disposal and composting system, the temple authorities have ensured that people who come in to worship also understand that cleanliness is akin to godliness. The temple also sets a successful example of bringing in behavioural change in people and utilising waste generated within its premises for a better purpose. more
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Oct 31
Dear Mr. Braja Bag , go into this web , you will a fund of ideas --> gwww.composting-urban-terrace/ more
May 28
Braja Bag ji, my post was only a suggestion. I apologise if my post has hurt your sentiments. more
May 28
Dear Durga Prasad ji, I am pleased to note that you found my response to Braja Bag query "Could any one give an idea about the cost of a composter?" as SILLY. I would take due precautions in future before I share my views or rather prefer not to take part in communications in the circles. Perhaps my SILLY views may not be of any value in future. Thanks once again. more
May 27
