India is the second largest agriculture-based economy in the world which generates around 500 million tons of agriculture waste every year. Although some portion of stubble is utilized as a fodder, a substantial quantity (nearly 141 million tons) of stubble is burnt every year which causes air pollution and health hazard; and also contributes to global warming. Since few years, the air quality index in the north-western India has risen to an alarming level due to stubble burning, which is causing a severe threat to the environment and human health. The fertility of the soil is also impacted by the stubble burning and hence there is an urgent need to address this issue. Some efforts are being made by the government and private agencies to tackle this alarming issue, but very less is yet achieved. On the other hand, in India, the building construction industry is responsible for 22% of total carbon emissions, which is very high and there is a need to develop alternative materials which are environment friendly. Utilizing agricultural waste, particularly stubble, as a raw material for construction presents a promising opportunity to mitigate environmental challenges while offering farmers an additional income source. This paper examines innovative approaches to repurposing agricultural waste into sustainable construction materials, promoting economic viability, environmental sustainability, and economy.

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Exploring the Possibilities of Utilizing Stubble Waste: A Construction Raw Material

  • Charu Jain,
  • Baishali Pradhan

摘要

India is the second largest agriculture-based economy in the world which generates around 500 million tons of agriculture waste every year. Although some portion of stubble is utilized as a fodder, a substantial quantity (nearly 141 million tons) of stubble is burnt every year which causes air pollution and health hazard; and also contributes to global warming. Since few years, the air quality index in the north-western India has risen to an alarming level due to stubble burning, which is causing a severe threat to the environment and human health. The fertility of the soil is also impacted by the stubble burning and hence there is an urgent need to address this issue. Some efforts are being made by the government and private agencies to tackle this alarming issue, but very less is yet achieved. On the other hand, in India, the building construction industry is responsible for 22% of total carbon emissions, which is very high and there is a need to develop alternative materials which are environment friendly. Utilizing agricultural waste, particularly stubble, as a raw material for construction presents a promising opportunity to mitigate environmental challenges while offering farmers an additional income source. This paper examines innovative approaches to repurposing agricultural waste into sustainable construction materials, promoting economic viability, environmental sustainability, and economy.