Theme
Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/ E-waste
The Solid Waste/Bio-waste/E-Waste theme of Niral Thiruvizha Hackathons focuses on developing innovative solutions for waste segregation, recycling technologies, and sustainable disposal methods. Participants are invited to create systems that reduce environmental impact, promote circular economies, and enhance the management of waste across industries.
Problem Statements
| S.No. | Theme | Problem Statement and Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/ E-waste | How might we design a cost-effective, compact, and user-friendly device to help households easily segregate wet and dry waste, improving source segregation, recycling efficiency, and reducing environmental impact at the ward level? |
| 2 | Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/ E-waste | How might we develop a technology to manage and reduce the accumulation of poultry litter, preventing the emission of greenhouse gases like ammonia and H2S, while mitigating foul smells and fly infestations? |
| 3 | Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/ E-waste | How might we implement an automated solid waste management system to detect when drainage in a street remains uncleaned beyond a threshold period and promptly alert the district administration? This solution could utilize IoT sensors, AI-driven monitoring, or real-time data analytics to ensure timely intervention, prevent blockages, and maintain hygiene standards in the community. |
| 4 | Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/ E-waste | How might we develop a solution for industrial effluent and heavy metal reclamation using bio-agents and bio-products like Effective Microorganisms (EM Solution), incorporating natural beneficial organisms to restore soil and water quality? |
| 5 | Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/ E-waste | How might we design a self-sustaining, autonomous device that efficiently converts food waste and bio-waste into valuable end products while minimizing human intervention and maximizing resource recovery? |
| 6 | Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/ E-waste | How might we design a system to monitor and track the illegal disposal of meat waste, particularly incidents of cross-border dumping? The solution should help prevent these activities, enable tracking of waste disposal post-seizure by local authorities, and ensure prompt action to address these environmental risks, protecting public health and the ecosystem. |
| 7 | Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/ E-waste | How might we develop a sustainable solution to reuse or recycle scrap generated in the rubber industry (such as from manufacturers of caskets, bushes, and other rubber components) to minimize waste and promote resource efficiency? |
| 8 | Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/ E-waste | How might we develop a solution for manufacturing companies minimize industrial waste, improve recycling processes, and ensure compliance with environmental standards? |