Recycling
Recycling is a critical pillar of Odisha’s transition toward a circular economy and sustainable resource management. As urbanisation, industrial activity, and consumption increase, the volume and complexity of waste streams in the state are rising steadily.
For Odisha, recycling is not just an environmental necessity. It is an opportunity to reduce landfill dependency, recover valuable materials, lower raw material imports, and create local green jobs across collection, processing, and manufacturing value chains.
The Odisha Cleantech Association (OCA) works to strengthen recycling ecosystems that are technically viable, economically sustainable, and integrated with local waste management and industrial systems.
Biogas for Urban & Rural Applications
Biogas systems in Odisha have relevance across multiple use cases:
Recycling Landscape in Odisha
Odisha’s recycling potential spans multiple waste streams:
Municipal solid waste including plastics, paper, and packaging materials
Industrial waste from manufacturing, mining, and processing activities
Construction and demolition waste from urban development
E-waste from growing digital and electronic consumption
While informal recycling plays a significant role today, scaling formal, compliant, and efficient recycling systems is essential to improve recovery rates, environmental performance, and worker safety.
Key Recycling Streams & Applications
Recycling systems in Odisha address diverse material flows: