Organisation:
Earth Tatva
Location:
Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
Problem:
Every year thousands of tonnes of ceramics from industrial rejects go to landfills. This not only degrades the land but also is a waste of natural resources. As per archaeology, ceramics once burnt don’t biodegrade for centuries.
At Earth Tatva, we convert this inert waste into a reusable ceramic material. Since it is a material, it is scalable into any desired product through conventional production processes, hence, keeping the production costs affordable by eliminating upfront costs of new technology or machinery.
Solution:
A unique material composition that reduces mining for natural resources by 60% through recycling of burnt post-industrial ceramic waste, made under closed-loop zero-waste manufacturing process, adhering to the principles of circular economy, supporting SDG-12, turning linear ceramic production into a circular process. Essentially, doing more and better with less.
Scalability and Impact:
MVP is ready. About to start production.
Financial Requirements:
Yes
Awards and Recognition:
Recognized as ‘Circular Economy Pioneer’ by Ellen MacArthur Foundation, London
REX Karmaveer Chakra Award
Winner – Sustainability by Design (Indus University)
Finalist – Technology Innovation Pioneers 2020, Abu Dhabi
Finalist – Green Concept Award 2020, Munich