[3] Waste (WS)
[3.3.1] Organic Waste Treatment
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| Organic Wastes Treatment of Mersin University | |
Description:
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Organic Waste Management at Mersin University: A Sustainable Approach
Mersin University has adopted a sustainable approach to organic waste management, with a primary focus on cafeterias and cafeterias across campus. Except for the recycling of cafeteria and pruning waste for compost, other organic wastes are converted into biogas in the municipal waste system through local governments. These collected organic wastes are digested in an airless environment in anaerobic digester tanks and converted into biogas. Electricity is produced from this biogas in generators. This environmentally friendly process has several notable results:
1. Biogas Production: Anaerobic digestion of organic waste results in the production of biogas. This biogas is further processed to produce biomethane, a renewable energy source with multiple applications.
2. Electricity Generation: The energy obtained from the anaerobic digestion process is used to generate electricity. This electricity contributes to the local energy grid.
3. Organic Fertilizers: Organic wastes, especially those that undergo anaerobic digestion, result in the production of organic fertilizers. Anaerobically digested sludge from the biogas reactors in the solid waste collection facility of Mersin Metropolitan Municipality is used as organic fertilizer in the green areas of the municipality.
Mersin University’s approach reflects the environmentally conscious practices observed at leading institutions. It reflects a commitment to responsible waste management and the use of organic waste as a valuable resource, contributing to both environmental protection and resource efficiency.
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