Bio-Mining; A Catalyst in Sustainable Green Development

Dr. Sreevidya P V

Abstract: The high degree of industrialization and the changing life style of the people all over the world have made multiple effects on the creation of solid waste and that led to an ecological imbalance to a larger extent. The unscientific form of developments and lack of proper waste management measures leads to many kinds of ecological issues. The enormous volume of waste in degradable and non - degradable form including plastic and electronic waste is an unsolved problem in the digital age. The problem of waste management is more critical in urban cities than in rural areas. Solid Waste Management is a serious issue prevailing in most of the urban cities in India. An Indian state named Kerala also experienced the same. The waste management facilities in Kerala are inadequate when compared to the quantity of waste generated in the region The bio - mining project initiated in Kerala in a place named Kureepuzha in Kollam Corporation where the waste yard is located had gained the attention of many in recent times. Bio mining is a scientific process of excavation and gainful utilization of the materials recovered from the accumulated waste. The bio mining project at Kureepuzha was very successful that too implemented at the local level without creating any environmental damages. The bio mining offers a remedy to the unresolved problem of solid waste management in all the developing economies.

Keywords: Bio mining, E-waste, Urbanization, Landfill, Excavation