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Preparation of compost from animal hair waste

Animal hair waste
keratin hydrolysate
biofertilizer
sustainable agriculture
soil fertility
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overview

This technology converts over 35,000 tons of keratin-rich animal hair waste from India’s tanning industry into nitrogen-rich keratin hydrolysate through biochemical hydrolysis. The hydrolysate acts as an organic supplement and biofertilizer, promoting soil fertility and crop yields. Training, demonstration, and troubleshooting support are provided.

  • 6

    TRL

  • 1

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 3

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Innovative – Biochemical hydrolysis converts animal hair waste into useful biofertilizer
  • Eco-friendly – Reduces environmental burden of tanning industry waste disposal
  • Supported – Training, demonstration, and troubleshooting services available

Functionality

Contact Us

Shri Abhinandan Kumar

CLRI Regional Centre, Kanpur

Email: abhinandan[at]clri[dot]res[dot]in

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