GCC Expands Biomining for Chennai's Waste Management

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is focusing on biomining as a key strategy for managing solid waste.

Biomining involves digging up old waste, separating compostable and recyclable materials, and safely disposing of the rest.

This method is seen as a better option than waste-to-energy (WtE) plants, which have faced public opposition due to concerns about pollution.

The GCC has already reclaimed over 100 acres of land through biomining at Perungudi and Kodungaiyur dumpyards.

Environmental activists support biomining but emphasize the need for proper execution and source segregation to reduce waste.

The success of biomining will depend on scientific methods, monitoring, and ensuring that the recovered materials are used responsibly.