Mangaluru – In a landmark achievement for sustainable development, Mangala Resource Management Pvt Ltd, an eco-startup rooted in the ideals of the Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan initiated by the Ramakrishna Mission, has officially achieved carbon-negative status, marking a significant stride in waste management and environmental conservation in coastal Karnataka.

Driving sustainable waste management across the coast

Operating across locations such as Karkala, Bantwal, Yedapadav, and Puttur, the company has been at the forefront of building Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). These MRFs play a vital role in sorting and diverting waste from landfills, significantly boosting recycling and resource recovery in the region.

In addition to its MRF operations, the company has launched a Zero Waste Campus Program, collaborating with institutions like:

  • Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple

  • Nitte University, Deralakatte

  • Infosys Mudipu Campus

    • These initiatives reflect the company’s mission to promote responsible waste disposal and minimise landfill dependency.

    Environmental impact validated by study

    To assess its real-world impact, Mangala Resource Management Pvt Ltd joined hands with Greener Sustainability Accelerator and J-PAL to conduct an Environmental Impact Study for 2023–24. The results revealed a noteworthy accomplishment — the company had mitigated -20,58,256 kg of CO₂-equivalent emissions, officially making it carbon-negative.

    Key contributors to this milestone include:

    • Efficient waste segregation for high-quality recycling

  • Food waste composting using the Hermi Compost method

    • These methods not only reduce emissions but also support soil regeneration and promote a circular waste economy.

    Future-focused on circular economy

    The company’s roadmap for sustainability includes:

    • Expanding the Zero Waste Programme to more campuses and communities

  • Adopting advanced composting techniques

  • Increasing partnerships with local bodies and educational institutions to create environmental awareness

    • Speaking on the company’s mission, Dilraj Alva, Managing Director of Mangala Resource Management Pvt Ltd, emphasised the importance of changing public perception about waste. “We believe in transforming waste into a resource, and our efforts are a small but determined step toward a cleaner, greener tomorrow,” he stated.

    A role model for environmental responsibility

    As India grapples with mounting waste management challenges, Mangala Resource Management Pvt Ltd stands out as a beacon of innovation and environmental leadership. Its achievement of carbon-negative status sets a new benchmark not just for Karnataka, but for waste management companies across India.

    By combining community engagement, institutional collaboration, and scientific innovation, the company is reimagining sustainability — one segregated bag of waste at a time.