The Fact News Service
Chandigarh, March 13
Former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu’s Sidhu Foundation has launched a unique initiative to convert waste into compost. As part of this effort, a special type of spray experiment was conducted today at the RMC Point in Sector 71, Mohali to transform garbage into compost. Experts were also present during the trial to oversee the process.
Speaking on the occasion, Balbir Singh Sidhu stated that this trial spray has been applied to waste at the site to test its effectiveness. He emphasized that the biggest advantage of this method is that it does not kill flies or mosquitoes but prevents them from gathering around the waste. Within a few days, the waste naturally decomposes into compost. He further mentioned that another round of spraying would be done in the coming days, and based on the success of this trial, the same technique would be applied across all waste collection points in Mohali. According to him, this initiative will significantly reduce waste accumulation and convert it into compost, ultimately helping to address the garbage issue on a large scale.
Expert Chander Mukhi, who was present at the event, explained that this spray is particularly effective on kitchen waste. After two to three applications, the waste is completely transformed into compost. He noted that even after the first spray, the foul odor from the waste disappears, and flies and mosquitoes stop gathering around it as the decomposed waste is no longer a viable food source for them. However, he clarified that this spray does not decompose plastic, glass, or soil but is highly beneficial for organic kitchen waste.
A large number of residents from Mataur village and nearby sectors were present at the event, showing keen interest in this eco-friendly waste management initiative.
