MODEL BIOPHILIC SPACES FOR WASTE MANAGEMENT AT THE HOUSEHOLD LEVEL
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M.S.S. MAHALAKSHMI* and S. VISALAKSHI RAJESWARI
Department of Resource Management, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore – 641 043
Keywords:
Environment, Kitchen waste, Retentate, Biophilic spaces, HydroponicsAbstract
Biodegradable organic waste that come from kitchen and retentate, the waste from reverse
osmosis water purifier have become a significant concern to the environment pollution. In order to
reclaim and recylce the wastes, the experimental study was carried out during the pandemic period
from March 2020 to October 2020 in the peri-urban area of Coimbatore. The sampling method adopted
was purposive. The women-centred environmental strategy of utilizing household wastes (through
vermicompost and hydroponics) and converting them into eco-friendly, viable economic products
were attempted. The experimental study infers that on an average 5.73 ± 0.62 kilograms of
vermicompost was harvested in every batch in two months period.The ratio of decomposed wastes to
vermicompost realized was 46:100. The experimental study conducted to upcycle the retentate
adopting hydroponic technology showed a good result, and it promoted biophilic spaces in the microenvironment,
consuming less space. This research showcased few model biophilic spaces tried and
used to promote hydroponic technology and successfully display waste management approaches.
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