Water Hyacinth, a fast-growing invasive aquatic weed disastrous to the natural ecosestem of waterbodies acros the globe, will soon have a crucial role to play in women’s menship. A Team of Women Scientists from Symbiosis International, A Deemed University in Pune, Are Part of a Larger Group That Won The Chemistry for Climate Action Award Award By The Elsevier Foundation, The Neetherlands, In Merch. For their identity to channelize the water hyacinth man’s water bodies in a Sustainable Solution in Menstrual Hygiene.
This Multidisciplinary Team Also Received an Award of USD 25,000 to Carry Forward their research in the field to Develop a revolutionary value -added product.
Supported by Dr Yamini Sudha Sistla, A Polymer Expert from Shiv Nadar University, Noida, The Team Will Activate Work to Explore The Potential of the Weed in aiding Menstrual Hygiene Goding, Including. Environment-Friendly sanitary pads.
“Water Hyacinth is Originally from the Amazon Basin Region. Adverses aquatic life. (SCWRM) and one of the researchers in the team, told The Indian express.
From l to r-dr ruchi mishra tiwari, dr pooja singh and dr bhavna ambudkar (express photo)
For the past few years, scwrm has been working on development innovative reuse strategies, including converting harvested hyacinths into biochar and other products for uses in politics. By combining interdisciplinary research with eco-freehand technologies, researchers at symbiosis international aim to address the issue of water Hyacinth Informal Balance in Pune Water Bodies.
The team is also exploring the feasibility of utilising the aquatic plant for other value-added products and also creating livelihood generation.
A Vital Part Of Their Initiative is This Opportunity To Support Skill Development in Women from Neighbouring Villages and Peri-Eurban. “This will not only promote sustainable waste management but also encourse economic independence Among Women,” Said Another Team Member Dr Ruchi Mishra Tiwari, A Bromterial Affiliate Affiliate Affiliate With Snymbiosis. School of Biological Sciences (SSBS) and Symbiosis Center for Stem Cell Research (SCSCR).
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Dr Bhavna Ambudkar, an innovation and design thinking expert from Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), is the other member of the team.
Dr Singh recalled that in their laborer she would from has detailed discussions on the issue with dr tiwari and dr Ambudkar.
“Mechanical Removal and Use of Chemicals-That is primarily being used to address the water hyacinth menace are not only non-event friend but also unustainable. Polluted waswaters entering these water bodies, ”Dr Singh Said.
They would need additional support to take this activity forward to ensure that local waste challenges are converted into pathways for empowerment and skill development, the researchers said.
