In every city, one of the most pressing questions pertains to the management of chemical waste and its proper disposal. It’s astonishing that waste generated by nearby factories and the ever-so ready use of glass also contributes significantly to this mounting issue. Moreover, substances like coal, ash, and various chemical powders, infamous for their harmful impact on nature, consistently pose threats to our environment. Such waste substances are often found dumped along riverbanks or open spaces.
Amid this challenging scenario, a young entrepreneur from Ahmedabad has a plausible solution to offer, wherein this waste will be transformed into a construction industry asset. Yash Patel, a recent graduate in Civil Engineering, has begun his journey toward this goal keeping in mind sustainability and environmental consciousness and sensitization. He has harnessed an opportunity, under the aegis of Startup India and Gujarat Startup Policy to tackle the issue of chemical waste disposal in cities, the ‘eco-friendly’ way.
The magnitude of waste that we currently produce, as revealed by Yash Patel’s endeavor, may shock you. His idea involves the conversion of waste from construction projects and industrial units into an eco-friendly solution of paramount significance. This innovative approach has been certified by the esteemed Ahmedabad Engineering Research Institute and encompasses several diverse projects, ranging from road safety initiatives to the creation of paver block roads using eco-friendly glass concrete.
Surprisingly, a significant amount of glass used across the country, approximately 45 percent, goes to waste. By recycling glass fragments and converting them into concrete powder, you get a sustainable approach to construction material production. Yash Patel’s mission revolves around driving environmental sustainability, production efficiency, and technical innovation by repurposing chemical waste into construction sector commodities. This transformation seeks to maneuver the construction industry towards a culture of recycling, contributing to land preservation and mitigating pollution.
The outcomes of Yash Patel’s initiative have been appreciated. With the establishment of his enterprise, Triecon, a revolutionary mixing machine takes center stage. This machine ingeniously combines grit, sand, industrial waste, and cement to manufacture a diverse range of products. Paver blocks, bricks, garden tiles, R.C.C. covers—all crucial components in the construction domain—are produced through this process. The response to these eco-friendly products has been overwhelming, underlining the growing need for sustainable construction solutions.
Yash Patel is just one among the millions in this world who hope for a sustainable and cleaner environment, but he is just one of the few who currently are on the path to forging groundbreaking revolutions in this regard. It is hoped that, emulating him, there will be more of such similar initiatives that help make a larger impact on the environment.
