Authors: Radhika Sudhir Bhandare, Nayan Gajanan Sanap
Abstract: At present, India generates more than 60–70 million tonnes of municipal solid waste per year, out of which over 50% is biodegradable organic waste. The rapid increase in municipal solid waste in India has created serious environmental and health concerns. A large portion of this waste is biodegradable and remains underutilized. College canteens generate significant amounts of organ-ic waste, which can be effectively converted into useful energy. Biogas technology offers a sus-tainable solution by transforming kitchen waste into renewablefuel through anaerobic diges-tion.This study focuses on the use of canteen waste for biogas generation and highlights its po-tential to reduce landfill usage, decrease dependence on LPG, and minimize greenhouse gas emis-sions. The produced biogas mainly contains methane and carbon dioxide and can be used for cooking and heating purposes. Additionally, the leftover digestate can serve as an organic fertiliz-er, supporting sustainable practices. The integration of IoT-based sensors and AI/ML techniques enables real-time monitoring and optimization of the biogas production process. Smart biogas systems in educational institutions can improve effciency, reduce pollution, and promote sustain-able campus development.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20845937
