Mayor M. Anilkucar, who described the first consignment of organic composts from Kochi Corporation in Brahmapuram. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The first consignment of organic compost from Kochi Corporation in Brahmapuram to Dubai was marked on Monday 21 April, which meant a significant step in trying to sustainable civic waste management. Mayor M. Anilkucar described the shipment.
The compost, produced through the ecological process using the Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSF), is exported to the Dubai SSK Blending LLC for its vertical agricultural initiative. On this occasion, Mr. Anilkucar stressed that Brahmapuram no longer drew the crisis of waste management.
“It is not a brahmapuram who once made subtitles for incorrect reasons, but rather hope, change and global impact. From Hell in the Brahmapuram plant to export high quality compost to Dubai, Kochi shows the world of what responsible administration and innovation,” he said.
The mayor also praised the role of chairman of the Health Committee TK Ashraf and Babu Al Kadeer, a former secretary of the corporation, in the assignment of the campaign forward.
“This is a collective success. Brahmapuram transformation is the result of persistent efforts, the direction of policy and the will to turn things
The compost is produced by Fabbco Bio Cycle PVT LTD, which in the last and half years manages 50 tonnes of food waste a day. Through the innovative use of larvae BSF devices, it creates 10 tons of compost every day, now finds a global value as a natural fertilizer.
“The company based in Dubai favored insects FRASS-EXCEREME-NOD compost. Larva, insects, insects controlled composting system that we monitor in Brahmapuram ensures fastest composting, completion of the process within 11 to 12 days compared to other methods that lasts 40 to 50 days. Fabbco bio cycle.
The representative also visited the unit in Brahmapurama. The sample sent by Fabbco corresponded to the standards of the quality of the set companies, which led to the placement of the order. The company is governed by a 16-layer stacking system using trays in Brahmapuram, which facilitates the processing of 425 kg of food wasting to six square tracks-up to maximum productivity in minimal space, he said.
Published – April 22 2025 12:36 PM
