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AIPMA AT WORK
• Geeta Jain: MLA, Mira-Bhayandar o A prayer ceremony was held for the Plastic
Waste Recycling Machine donated by AIP-
MA.
Sustainability Pavilion inauguration by Mr Arvind
Mehta and Mrs Geeta Jain
Demonstration:
Mr Arvind Mehta, Mr Manoj Shah and Mr Sunil Machine Explanation: A detailed explanation
Shah were felicitated by Rajesh Chaudhary, was provided on the machine's ability to recycle
Treasurer, and Keshav Srusthi all types of mixed dry waste into final recyclate,
Inauguration Ceremony: which can be used directly in product creation.
o The inauguration of the Sustainability Pavil- Recycling machine and recylate product dem-
ion was performed by Geeta Jain and Arvind onstration Pellets production demonstration and
Mehta. The event included a traditional rib- use in improved chulhas
bon-cutting and coconut-breaking ceremo-
ny to mark the auspicious beginning. Recycled Bench: A bench made from recycled
materials was displayed.
Dignitaries sitting on bench made from recycled
plastic waste out of recycling machine
Pellets from Sugar Cane Bagasse: Demonstra-
tion of pellets made from sugar cane bagasse,
explaining their use in improved chulhas.
Impact on Tribal Community: The pellets are sup-
plied to tribal communities in Palghar, reducing
their need to collect firewood and thus saving
the environment. On average, a local household
saves 2.5 to 3 kg of firewood per day by using
these pellets.
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