Biogas production from kitchen waste, dung begins
Chaudhry Akhtar set up his own biogas plant 12 years ago after being denied access to a regular gas connection due to political influence. PHOTO: EXPRESS
A pilot project to convert kitchen waste and animal dung into biogas and fertiliser has been launched in Karachi's South District, Express News reported.
Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, accompanied by Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Managing Director Tariq Ali Nizamani, visited the KMC Workshop to inspect the newly installed biodome facility.
The project, a joint initiative of the SSWMB and Aysis International, aims to turn organic waste into clean energy and compost, marking a step toward sustainable waste management in the city.
Mayor Wahab praised the effort, calling it a "positive step" and lauded both organisations for their collaboration. "It is encouraging to see that this pilot project has been launched to produce biogas and fertiliser from kitchen waste in District South," he said.
He added that the initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to collect waste door-to-door and convert it into usable resources. "We are working on setting up recycling plants in every district to reduce and repurpose waste," the mayor said.
Wahab also directed officials to scale up the pilot project across the city and to identify more locations for larger initiatives. "We'll provide all the support needed to expand this project. The goal is to make Karachi cleaner and more sustainable," he added.