Usha Martin has implemented a sustainable food waste management initiative at its Ranchi facility, focusing on the recovery and conversion of organic waste generated from its canteen. The project aims to minimize landfill dependency by composting food waste into nutrient-rich organic manure, reinforcing principles of waste recovery and resource efficiency. Since its launch in September 2024, the initiative has steadily scaled up. During FY 2024–25, over 552 kilograms of canteen food waste were recorded (average). Through on-site composting, this waste was successfully converted into 680 kilograms of organic manure, which can be reused for in-house landscaping or shared through CSR linked greening programs. With an average of 680 meals served daily, the initiative reflects a systematic and monitored approach to food waste management, and it not only reduces organic load sent to landfills but also lowers methane emissions and contributes to enrichment of soil.
