Organic waste turned into compost by Agility India 

Agility India is working closely with a leading wholesale outlet in Hyderabad to convert organic waste into fertilizer through vermi-composting. Vermi-composting is a sustainable agricultural process using worms and microorganisms to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich fertilizer. In addition to providing supply chain solutions to the customer, Agility stepped in to provide both the customer and local farmers with a solution to the problem of waste disposal. Previously, the generated waste was discarded in local dumping grounds which increased pollution and health risks. On an average, around two tons of organic waste is generated from the 80 wholesale stores in and around Hyderabad in a single day. The waste is collected and stored in a designated dump yard in two-foot layers. Earth worms are added to this decomposing bed of waste in a process that takes 40-45 days to create organic fertilizer. The organic fertilizer is distributed to local farmers to be used in place of chemically manufactured fertilizer. The use of vermi-compost not only improves the production and quality of the crop yield but also reduces 50 tons of CO2 a year.