Perishable cargo includes time-sensitive, mostly consumable goods that spoil rapidly if not stored under controlled temperature and humidity conditions.

BARC's In-Situ Composting Technology provides a sustainable solution for the safe disposal of rejected perishable cargo by converting it into high-quality compost under ambient conditions.

1. Converts rejected perishable cargo into nutrient-rich compost.
2. Eliminates the need for refrigerated storage before disposal.
3. Avoids costly incineration.
4. Reduces air pollution by preventing emissions from incineration.
5. Offers a cost-effective, eco-friendly, and efficient waste management solution for ports, cargo terminals, and wholesale markets.

1. Microbial consortium-based technology using beneficial bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes, and other microorganisms for rapid biodegradation.
2. Suitable for bulk composting of a wide range of biodegradable and rejected perishable cargo.
3. Processes diverse waste streams, including fruits, vegetables, cereals, grains, dairy products, bakery products, soft drinks, edible oils, and other food items.
4. Operates under ambient conditions, eliminating the need for refrigerated storage.
5. Generates nutrient-rich, high-quality compost from biodegradable waste.
6. Cost-effective alternative to incineration, reducing disposal and operational costs.
7. Environment-friendly process with no harmful emissions associated with waste burning.
8. Based on safe and beneficial microorganisms, making it simple, reliable, and easy to implement.
9. Suitable for deployment at ports, cargo terminals, APMC markets, warehouses, and other bulk waste-generation sites.
10. Supports the Swachh Bharat Mission by promoting sustainable solid waste management and resource recovery.
11. A composting technology using consortia of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes etc.) for decomposition of a variety of biodegradable material in bulk has been developed by BARC. This method can be used for perishable items including, fruits, vegetables, soft drinks, oil, food items (such as cereal, grains, dairy products, bakery products). This technology is based on safe and beneficial microbes, and hence easy to adopt. This technology is an important contribution to the “Swachh Bharat Mission” of India.

1. Eco-friendly alternative to incineration for the safe disposal of rejected perishable cargo.
2. Simple and easy to implement using safe microbial consortia under ambient conditions.
3. Self-sustaining process, where compost produced from one batch serves as an inoculum for subsequent composting cycles.
4. Produces high-quality compost that can be used as a soil conditioner and organic nutrient source.
5. Enhances soil fertility by adding valuable organic matter and improving soil structure.
6. Promotes healthy plant growth, making it suitable for landscaping and garden areas at ports, cargo terminals, and other facilities.
7. Reduces waste management costs by eliminating the need for refrigerated storage and incineration.
8. Supports sustainable waste management through resource recovery and environmentally responsible disposal.
9. This technology is an easy to adopt eco-friendly alternative to the destruction of perishable cargo material by incineration.
10. Compost generated during the process acts as inoculum for next batch of the composting process.
11. Compost generated can be used as a good soil conditioner and nutrient source in the garden area of ports.
12. Adds vital organic matter for soil and improves plant health.

An In-situ composting technology employs a consortium of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes) for the decomposition of biodegradable material in bulk. The materials that can be composted includes fruits, vegetables, soft drinks, oil, food items (such as cereal, grains, dairy products), bakery products etc. Its application shortens the duration of degradation from year or months to a few weeks. Additionally, it vastly reduces the cost of transportation involved in disposal of such condemned cargo. The compost generated in this process has high carbon content (28-36%), 1-2% nitrogen, and a high-water holding capacity (>150%). Application of this compost has a pronounced positive effect on soil health. The compost generated can also be used for subsequent batches of composting, making the process self-sustaining. Moreover, this technology, based on safe and beneficial microbes, is easily adoptable and will be an important contribution to the “Swachh Bharat Mission” of our country.

1. This technology is an easy to adopt eco-friendly alternative to the destruction of perishable cargo material by incineration.
2. Compost generated during the process acts as inoculum for next batch of the composting process.
3. Compost generated can be used as a good soil conditioner and nutrient source in the garden area of ports.
4. Adds vital organic matter for soil and improves plant health.

1. Various large container and cargo shipping ports in a country like Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Port of Chennai, Port of Kolkata, Andaman, Tuticorin, Cochin etc.
2. Different truck/train terminals where biodegradable waste needs to be disposed.
3. Different market places including APMC markets, weekly markets, which generate biodegradable waste.

RAW MATERIALS

1. JCB for mixing large quantities of materials, shredder/crusherif required.
2. Soil and manure for mixing with the shredded material
3. Water for maintaining required humidity
4. Confined space with Roof top shade for long term facility

SPACE

1. A minimum area of around 200 to 500 sq feet with minimal facilities (this may increase as per the size of cargo).
2. A protective shed above the composting platform.
3. Different sized pits as per amount of perishable cargo.

MANPOWER

Manpower is required for segregation of biodegradable material from non-biodegradable material, and mixing of the available inoculums (2-5 persons). Actual manpower would depend on quantity of condemned perishable cargo material.