Paper Production from Flower: Recycling of Flower Waste

Abstract

Abstract
This proposal provides an alternative approach for solid waste management. Solid waste is usually landfilled or incinerated, the volume of solid waste that can be recycled is found to be minimal. This approach will focus on reducing the solid floral waste. India is a country where religion and festivals are part of our lives; we usually worship by providing offerings mostly flowers, coconut, and fruits. Flowers are been widely used to decorate sacred places, wedding halls, temples and used for various auspicious occasions. Tons of floral waste is discarded every day in open spaces after the flowers are dried and used up. Floral waste discarded in open spaces which lead to several airborne disease, waterborne disease and contaminates the surrounding area. Production of paper from floral waste would eradicate deforestation, rates of global warming can be controlled and loss of habitat for wild animals can be minimized, thereby conserving the wild animals. Disposal of floral waste is of a great concern and production of paper from floral waste provides an approach for reducing the volume of floral waste. Utilization of floral waste for production would generate revenue for the temples and marriage halls. Paper obtained from floral waste is eco-friendly, cost-effective and biodegradable.

Keywords: Deforestation, flowers, floral waste, paper production, paper pulp

Cite this Article

Vineetha Mohan, Priyanka R., Ananda H. V. et al. Paper Production from Flower: Recycling of Flower Waste. Journal of Alternate Energy Sources and Technologies. 2018; 9(2): 77–80p.