Kawak is a biodegradable, eco-friendly, and sustainable solution developed by upcycling agricultural waste. This product can be used in various applications due to its strength, good shock absorption along with heat and electricity insulatin properties.
Annually, ~23 million tonnes of stubble is burnt in north India.Crop urning contributes to ~45% of pollution caused in Delhi and north India. Agricultural waste that is being burnt can be rescued and used to manufacture Kawak
Being a developing nation, proper management of waste and unemployment are two major issues. The problem of agricultural waste management can be used into a fruitful solution of providing employment opportunities to skilled, un-skilled and semi-skilled people.
Agricultural waste can be bought from farmers giving them financial benefit and this may lead to reduction in crop burning.