12-MONTH ROADMAP

Q1: FOUNDATION PHASE (Months 1-3)

  • Set up color-coded bins & biogas plant
  • Start collection from one hostel
  • Train 7-member team on operations
GOAL: 50% WASTE REDUCTION

Q2: EXPANSION PHASE (Months 4-6)

  • Launch Student Incentive Program
  • Scale collection to all hostels & canteen
  • Hit 70% segregation rate
MILESTONE: ZERO FOOD WASTE TO DUMP

Q3-4: FULL SCALE (Months 7-12)

  • Full campus coverage
  • Regular product sales (Gas/Fertilizer)
  • Achieve 85% waste reuse rate
MILESTONE: BREAK-EVEN (MONTH 8-10)

RISK MITIGATION

PLANT GLITCHES

Risk: Biogas plant needs maintenance.

SOLUTION: Backup manual composting system & keep spare parts.

SLOW SALES

Risk: Difficulty finding buyers for fertilizer.

SOLUTION: Partner early with faculty & local recyclers.
RETURN TO BASE