India is a country with many distinct religions, where devotion is a way of life and people
make numerous offerings to the gods, among which floral offerings are widespread. Because
the flowers were given as an offering, they are not disposed of in usual manner. Instead, they
are dumped in rivers or near forests, causing environmental issues. After serving their
purpose, flowers, like other waste, end up in the garbage or are thrown into rivers, seas, or
oceans, generating a variety of environmental hazards. Floral waste may be appropriately
managed and turned into a variety of environmental issues. This waste may be appropriately
managed and turned into various value-added products. Techniques like vermicomposting,
composting, dye extraction, essential oil extraction, Holi colour preparation and biogas
generation can be employed for a variety of purposes. Essential oils derived from discarded
aromatic blossoms such as champak, roses, jasmines and others are in high demand for
fragrances, toiletries, cosmetics and incense sticks. This not only allows for disposal, but it
also helps in the production of useful items such as manure, natural dye, incense sticks,
handcrafted paper and biogas. Floral dyes are used in the production of cosmetics because they are non-toxic, non-allergenic and non-carcinogenic. This review focuses on how floral
waste collected from various temples can be utilized to produce useful products.
Keywords: Floral waste, Vermicomposting, Essential oil extraction, Dyes, Fragrances,
Cosmetics and Incense sticks
Publication date: 01/11/2022
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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2022/11.11.6579
