RGI PT Deploys Integrated Zero-Waste Technology Framework for Campus Sustainability

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGI PT) has implemented an integrated zero-waste technology framework, transforming campus operations into a circular economy model, achieving 98% waste diversion from landfills. The system consolidates organic waste conversion, plastic recycling, e-waste processing, and water recycling under unified IoT monitoring.
Key components include microbial digestion, converting 15 tons of monthly food waste into biogas, powering 40% hostel cooking needs. Advanced sorting lines process 8 tons of PET plastics monthly, yielding food-grade rPET flakes for packaging reuse. E-waste disassembly recovers 95% metals, feeding onsite 3D printing filament production.
IoT sensors track waste streams in real-time with AI dashboards optimizing collection routes, reducing diesel consumption 35%. Blockchain-based certificates validate zero-waste compliance, supporting RGI PT’s green campus certification.
The framework serves as a prototype for oil & gas campuses nationwide, demonstrating scalability across 500+ corporate facilities. Student-led innovation labs co-developed sorting algorithms and biogas optimization models.