A breakthrough in sustainable construction has emerged from Mysuru, where Jagruth Tech, a city-based company, has secured a global patent for their Eco-Friendly Interlocking Paving Block. This pioneering product, crafted from non-recyclable plastic and Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), marks the first global patent of its kind.
Dinesh Bopanna, co-founder of Jagruth Tech, highlighted the innovation’s significance as an alternative to traditional concrete materials. ‘For the last three years, our waste-to-wealth conversion unit in Vidyaranyapuram has been transforming waste plastic into paving blocks,’ he stated. These blocks are not only more environmentally friendly but also more durable than conventional options.
Eco Interlock Pavers align with nine United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These plastic pavers can endure loads between 40 to 50 tonnes, outstripping the 10 to 40 tonnes capacity of cement pavers. They are also cost-effective, anti-skid, water-resistant, and heat-resistant, boasting a lifespan of up to 50 years.
Jagruth Tech has facilitated the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for 150 tonnes of waste plastic to the Mysore City Corporation (MCC) and has an additional 87 tonnes ready for transfer. ‘Through waste plastic products, we handed over EPR for 150 tonnes to MCC, with another 87 tonnes ready for transfer. This initiative helps MCC generate revenue and tackle plastic waste,’ Dinesh explained.
To expand production, Jagruth Tech is seeking additional land and support from MCC. Dinesh believes that MCC can significantly increase its revenue through EPR while addressing plastic waste challenges.
Former mayor Shivakumar praised the project as unique in the country. ‘Preparing various new products using waste plastic is the only solution we have. Interlocking paving blocks made from waste plastic is the way forward,’ he asserted, emphasising the importance of innovative solutions to Mysuru’s plastic waste problem.
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