Existing hazardous waste treatment capacity in developing countries was overwhelmed, leading to stockpiling and potentially inadequate disposal. To provide sustainable and low-cost solutions for organic waste disposal, Klimrus is simple yet effective. Founded in 2018 in Mumbai, Klimrus, a synonym for climate people, strives to care for the future and the environment and utilizes solar energy to convert waste into compost.
"Pursuing my master's in climate change and sustainability, I considered environmental protection. While traveling on a motorbike, I felt I saw a mountain, but as I got closer, I realized it was an enormous pile of garbage; at that moment, I realized India's garbage problem. I discovered that there are machines accessible, but they all require electricity, rendering the objective moot as a majority of India's electricity is generated by coal-burning thermal power facilities. So,I decided to engage in research and development with my collaborator, Sandip Patil (CTO), to create a solar-powered device that converts waste into compost; after a successful attempt, we patented it", states, Rutvick Pedamkar, MD, Klimrus.
Unique Approach Toward Sustainability
Klimrus manufactures and installs solar compost machines to meet the necessary compliances (SWM rules 2016) for the environment's benefit. The firm has taken care of the client's key concern, the biggest of which was the competitive machines that can turn trash into fertilizer cost a lot of money. Second, regular waste generation, poses a maintenance issue.
The third factor was electricity costs because the machines available need electricity, and the majority of electricity in India is generated through fossil-fuel. Hence, even if one is attempting to do something beneficial for the environment, utilizing coal-based electricity defeats the entire point. Competitors' electrical machines claim to convert waste into compost in 24 hours, which is unrealistic as the natural process of converting garbage into fertilizer takes at least seven to ten days. Hence, Klimrus stepped in with its unique approach to alleviating the client's worry.
In addition, the solar-powered composting machine from Klimrus costs 40 to 50 percent less than the machines available and saves money on electricity. Solar compost machines, tumblers shredders, Kimrus electrical composting, and Klimrus home composters are some of the products offered by the firm.
The solar compost machine process begins with waste segregation followed by shredding, is then stored for six days in the SCM, and finally is transferred to the curing area for storage as pre-compost and transforms into final compost. "Solar-powered semi-automatic composting machines and solar-powered fully automatic composting machines are the flagship products we generate capacity-wise for B2B clients that have a potential of converting food waste up to five kg or 10 kg per day, or even 1.5 tonnes or two tons to 2,000 kg per day", adds Rutvick.
Klimrus comprehends the needs of its customers and offers products proportional to their waste generation
Klimrus comprehends the needs of its customers and offers products proportional to their waste generation. The company ensures that the space requirements for operating a machine and the safety of the equipment operator come first. Klimus connects clients with local NGOs that conduct plantation programs and have ties to many other NGOs. Hence, the city's compost is removed and utilized for tree-planting initiatives.
Conclusively, Klimrus is expanding across India and plans to expand its presence internationally. The solar compost machine has been installed in government organizations, corporate sectors, different states, IIT, FCI, the army, and many more. "We plan to build solar-powered composting machines with a capacity of 10,000 to 15,000 tonnes enough for a city or municipality; after achieving this goal, we'll construct machines to convert trash from entire towns or villages into fertilizer, which will be used by the villagers or residents to help their crops grow more", signs off Rutvick.
