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India | Solid Waste Management | Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025 | Pages: 1246 - 1251
Anaerobic Digestion: A Sustainable Approach to Waste Management and Renewable Energy Production
Abstract: Anaerobic digestion is a biological process that breaks down organic matter in the absence of oxygen, producing biogas, a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide, and a nutrient-rich digestate. This process has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential to manage organic waste, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and produce renewable energy. The increasing global population and urbanization have led to a significant increase in organic waste generation, posing a major challenge for waste management. Anaerobic digestion offers a sustainable solution to this problem by converting organic waste into a valuable resource, biogas, which can be used for electricity generation, heating, or as a fuel. Additionally, the digestate can be used as a nutrient-rich fertilizer, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Anaerobic digestion offers numerous environmental benefits, making it a valuable solution for sustainable waste management and renewable energy production. By capturing methane from organic waste, anaerobic digestion reduces greenhouse gas emissions that would otherwise contribute to climate change. The biogas produced during the process serves as a renewable energy source, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels and lowering emissions. Additionally, anaerobic digestion provides an effective way to manage organic waste, minimizing the amount of waste sent to landfills and mitigating the environmental impacts of waste disposal. The nutrient-rich digestate can be used as a fertilizer, reducing the need for synthetic alternatives and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Keywords: Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas, Waste management, Biodegradable Waste, Methane
How to Cite?: Dr. Alok Gupta, Dr. Sunil Vikram Desale, "Anaerobic Digestion: A Sustainable Approach to Waste Management and Renewable Energy Production", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1246-1251, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251008052209, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251008052209