Analysis and utilization of temple waste flowers in Coimbatore District

Elango, Gomathi; Govindasamy, Rathika

doi:10.1007/s11356-018-1259-0

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“…Mass percentage of moisture content, ash content and volatile content, fixed carbon, bulk density (g/cm 3 ), porosity percentage and specific gravity of all CFS were determined according to standard procedures [26]. The surface morphology and elemental compositions of RP, WCP, YCP, MGP, TRP and TP have been characterized using SEM and EDS.…”

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Evaluation and conversion of temple waste flowers into incense sticks in Tumakuru district of Karnataka, india

Ananda

Halappa

2022

Holist. approach environ.

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In any waste management process, the 3 R’s, i.e., Recycling, Reuse and Recover play a very important role. The present work focuses on collection, handling, and usage of waste flowers. A large volume of flower waste generated daily at Tumakuru is improperly disposed of in open places or in dust bins and finally reaches landfill along with the other municipal solid wastes. As a part of India’s Swachh Bharat programme, this paper gives an idea of reducing the flower waste quantity and converting them into incense sticks. The various types of flowers were analysed and compared based on the results obtained from physicochemical properties. SEM and EDS were used to determine the surface morphology and chemical compositions of crushed flowers, respectively. From the SEM study, it can be seen that filament type, cave type and stripelike textures were observed on the surfaces of crushed flowers, and the EDS analysis has shown that the rose flower powder has a rich amount of carbon (66.98 %) and yellow chrysanthemum flower contains less carbon (37.68 %) compared to other crushed flowers. Also, this paper demonstrates the practical aspects in making incense sticks from flower waste. It was suggested that dumping process must be managed with flexibility, following strict implementation of the applicable legislation, and awareness programs are needed to collect and reuse flower waste from different sources.

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Section: Analysis Of Crushed Flower Samples (Cfs)mentioning

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Evaluation and conversion of temple waste flowers into incense sticks in Tumakuru district of Karnataka, india

Ananda

Halappa

2022

Holist. approach environ.

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“…Figure 6 illustrates the effect of dyebath pH (3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12) on K/S values of the dyed fabrics. It is observed that the optimum K/S is obtained at acidic pH of 4.…”

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“…However, sometimes it is found that the temple waste is discarded into the rivers or dumped in an open place. The improper disposal of such waste creates an array of environmental and human health problems [2,3]. According to the WHO, 36% of the chemicals used in flower farms are extremely toxic, and when discarded in landfills, they can produce 22 times more environmentally destructive greenhouse gases than carbon dioxide [4].…”

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Extraction of lutein dye from Tagetes erecta garland waste for green dyeing of hemp fabric using response surface methodology

Chitichotpanya

Vuthiganond²,

Inprasit

et al. 2022

J Met Mater Miner

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Large quantities of discarded flowers from religious observances are left at temples and other places of worship, causing global disposal and environmental issues. Recycling and transforming such organic waste into value-added products is one of the most effective and beneficial solutions to the problem. The main goal of this study is to convert the most abundant temple wastes of marigold (Tagetes erecta) flowers into an eco-friendly dyestuff for the textile industry. Our study assessed the suitability of dye extract from garland waste for dyeing hemp fabric and valuated indicators including color strength (K/S) and fastness properties using tannic acid as a bio-mordant. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used for optimization of the dyeing process and evaluation of the interaction effects of various operating parameters. The optimal conditions were determined to be pH of 4.23, dyeing temperature of 99.98°C, and dyeing time of 82.64 min. To validate the optimal conditions identified by RSM, performance evaluations were conducted, including color fastness properties of the dyed hemp fabrics as well as the total color difference after repeated standard washing. These results demonstrate the use of aqueous extract from temple garland waste combined with bio-mordant represents a promising approach for textile dyeing.

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“…The composition of flower waste generated vary from place to place like in Dargahs the flower waste mostly consists of jasmine flowers, in Gurudwaras mainly marigold flowers are used and in case of temples marigold, lotus, rose, etc. (Elango and Govindasamy, 2018). Flower wastes are composed of high lignocellulose, cellulose, crude proteins, crude fibers, essential oils, nitrogen-bearing compounds, etc.…”

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“…Some flowers can also be used as veterinary feed. Nowadays activated carbon is being prepared from temple flower waste which has a wide range of utility due to its adsorption properties (Elango and Govindasamy, 2018).…”

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Management and sustainable energy production using flower waste generated from temples

Kumar¹,

Kumari²,

Kumar³

2020

Environmental Degradation: Causes and Remediation Strategies

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Temples are considered as the house of deities. As being a part of their culture, people of Hindu religion pay visits to the temple before starting any auspicious occasion to get blessings of their Gods. Out of them, those who are immense believers of God are the daily visitors of temples. As a part of worship, flowers are essentially used. As a result, a huge amount of flower waste is generated from temples worldwide. The majorly offered flowers in temples include rose, marigold, jasmine, Hibiscus, etc. The flower waste generated from such activities causes harmful effects to many life forms, therefore, its management has become an emerging issue. As flower waste contains enough nutrient and lignocellulosic material, it can be used for a variety of purposes like bioenergy and biofuel production, compost preparation, conditioner for lawn dressing, eco-friendly incense sticks, soaps, rose water and other food products, etc. To achieve sustainable energy demands, low-cost bioenergy can be generated from floral waste. Energy from flower waste either might be in the form of biogas, biohydrogen, bioethanol, biocharcoal, or direct burning to get heat energy. This book chapter deals with a possible consequence that may arise as a result of improper flower waste disposal along with its possible utilization for low-cost bioenergy production and how waste flowers can be used as potential bioenergy material.

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Analysis and utilization of temple waste flowers in Coimbatore District

Cited by 22 publications

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Evaluation and conversion of temple waste flowers into incense sticks in Tumakuru district of Karnataka, india

Evaluation and conversion of temple waste flowers into incense sticks in Tumakuru district of Karnataka, india

Extraction of lutein dye from Tagetes erecta garland waste for green dyeing of hemp fabric using response surface methodology

Management and sustainable energy production using flower waste generated from temples

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