Taruwar Agro Transforms Banana Waste into Packaging materials, soil nutrients and textiles

Date:October 7, 2024

Country: India

Application

• Eco-friendly product creation: Converts banana tree waste into sustainable items like yoga mats, folders, baskets, and more.
• Waste-to-resource model: Utilizes banana pulp for vermicomposting and liquid fertilizer, promoting zero-waste and environmental sustainability.

Description

Taruwar Agro, founded by three college friends, transforms banana tree waste into sustainable products like yarn, yoga mats, baskets, and banana leather. The startup adopts a zero-waste approach, converting leftover pulp into vermicompost and liquid fertilizer. By utilizing local banana waste, they support farmers with additional income while promoting environmental sustainability. Their innovative efforts have gained traction with an annual turnover of Rs 50 lakh and plans to expand globally.

Pathway Description:

The process involves collecting banana tree stems and extracting fibers, which are then spun into products like yarn and mats. The leftover pulp from fiber extraction is used to produce vermicompost and liquid fertilizer. These by-products are enriched with essential nutrients like potassium and iron. The entire process follows a zero-waste approach, turning all parts of the banana plant into valuable resources.