IN COLLABORATION WITH LAASYA BOSUKONDA

This project focuses on creating an innovative material using banana peels and coffee grounds to address soil degradation in banana and coffee production. By experimenting with different recipes and processing methods, we aim to combine these organic waste products into a sustainable composite material that can be used as a growth wall for plants. The wall would serve not only as a support structure but also as a source of nutrients, leveraging the natural properties of banana peels (rich in potassium and calcium) and coffee grounds (high in nitrogen and magnesium) to enhance plant growth. This approach offers a dual benefit: improving soil fertility and mitigating the environmental impact of waste generated by the banana and coffee industries.

The material developed through this project would help combat common issues like soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and water retention, which are significant challenges in banana and coffee farming. By using banana peel and coffee ground waste, the project also promotes a circular economy by recycling agricultural by-products into a valuable resource. Field trials will test the material’s effectiveness in real-world agricultural settings, to improve crop yields, support sustainable farming practices, and ultimately restore soil health. This innovative solution has the potential to reduce waste, improve agricultural productivity, and contribute to long-term environmental sustainability.