Glass Shredder, PPE kits distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 13 2025:
As an initiative toward radical change in solid waste management in urban areas, RK Dinesh Singh, Principal Secretary (MAHUD), Manipur and Ng Uttam Singh, Director (MAHUD), Manipur handed over one Glass Shredder each to Thoubal Municipal Council and Mayang Imphal Municipal Council on Thursday.
The event held at the City Convention Centre was at tended by officials of Thoubal Municipal Council, Mayang Imphal Municipal Council, MAHUD and MUDA.
The 'Glass Shredder' machine procured by MAHUD Directorate and distributed to the urban local bodies can process upto 150 kg of glassware per hour.
The machine has a 7.5 kw electric motor.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) of 100 sets each (consisting of helmet, ear plug, face mask, eye glasses, rubber gloves) were also distributed to Thoubal and Mayang Imphal Municipal Councils.
As per a release issued by MAHUD Directorate, the Glass Shredder machine will transform 'Glass Waste' into silica sand, a sand like material, through crushing and grinding, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional construction sands and reducing waste deposit at dumpsite.