Green Gold from Food Waste: Transforming organic waste into sustainable solutions

Participant

Muhammad Imtiaz Rashid, Khurram Shahzad

Entity

Center of Excellence in Environmental Studies

Entity Type

Research Center | مركز بحثي

Project Type

Notable Innovative Project | مشروع ابتكاري متميز

Technical Readiness Level

TRL 4

Contact

mimmurad@kau.edu.sa
583039860

Project Description

This project demonstrates an integrated bioprocessing system that rapidly transforms organic waste into two valuable products: compost (within 1 month) and biochar (within 4 hours). A pilot system has been successfully tested at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) and validated through agricultural field trials.

Alignment with Vision 2030:
Supports the circular economy by converting waste into resources. Reduces landfill dependency and associated environmental burdens. Advances sustainable waste management solutions for Saudi cities. Scalable for city-wide plants or mobile units deployed where needed.

Agricultural Benefits:
Biochar enhances water retention and crop yields, particularly in arid zone agriculture. Compost + Biochar reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers, lowering costs and improving soil health

Impact:
This solution not only addresses immediate waste management challenges but also contributes to long-term agricultural sustainability, resource recovery, and the broader Vision 2030 goals of environmental stewardship and sustainable urban development.

Awards & Recognition

Receive Research grant from RDO

Project Resources

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Exhibition Information

Will Display Prototype:

Yes

Presentation Methods:

Printed Poster | ملصق مطبوع, Digital Poster | ملصق رقمي

Additional Notes:

Relevance to Vision 2030 Directly addresses circular economy, landfill reduction, and sustainable cities. Showcases Saudi-led innovation in waste-to-resource technology. Complies with UNSD goals 2, 6, 12 and 13.