Mini Project Nikhat..

MINI PROJECT
ON
“FLOWER WASTE MANAGEMENT’’
R.R. INSTITUTE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY LUCKNOW
In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

award of the degree of
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Submitted To- Dr.D.K. Pandey
Submitted By- Nikhat Iftekhar

DECLARATION
I, Nikhat Iftekhar ,student of MBA hereby declare that the project titled
“flower waste Management” which is submitted by me to RR Institute of
Modern Technology, Lucknow in partial fulfilment of requirement for the
award of the degree of Master of Business Administration has not been
previously formed the basis for the award of any degree, diploma or other
similar title or recognition.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)
Nikhat Iftekhar
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It gives me immense pleasure and sense of accomplishment in presenting

my mini project on “flower waste Management”” as a partial fulfilment of
the requirement of MBA. No task however small can be completed
without proper guidance and encouragement. This acknowledgement
transcends the reality of formality, hence I would like to express my deep
gratitude to all those behind the scene who have helped me to transform
the idea into a working project report.
I extend my heartfelt thanks to my internal guide Prof. Dinesh Kumar
Pandey, H.O.D. RR INSTITUTION LUCKNOW for providing guidance to me
at every crucial stage of this work. My special thanks goes to my friend
Rachit Srivastava.
S.R. No. INDEX Page no.
1 Introduction 1
2 Aim and Objective 2
3 Materials & methods 3-6
4 Formulation of Intense stick 7
5 Discussion 8
6 Conclusion 9
7 Reference 10
Introduction
Lighting incense sticks, Agarbatti and dhoop is a common practice in most

Indian households. Incense is used widely in many religious practices to
deepen attention, heighten senses and uplift ones own spirit when practicing
meditation. Every time an incense stick is lighted, it fills the air around with a
distinct aroma. As per studies the essential oils present in the incense is said to
help clear nasal blockages and improve the air around you, replicating the
benefits of aromatherapy. Hence, it is particularly kept and used often in
alternate healing center. There are also some health benefits of lighting
incense sticks in and around your home. Flower was used in the product as it
was available in ample amount in cities during festivals and so wasted in huge
quantity in the same period. These flowers were collected daily during festivals
from
allowed within rituals as bamboo is banned from being burnt in Hinduism. The
ritual or burning incense is incredibly symbolic in Hinduism. Incense sticks burn
completely into ashes yet their impact is the pleasant aromas that fill a room.
This ritual represents the human sacrifice to society. Beyond this, Agarbatti is
used day to day as air fresheners. Incense has now become an aroma that is
synonymous with Indian culture. The brightly coloured sticks and infatuating
scents can be found all over the country, from temples to households.
different temples of cities . Daily near about many tons of flowers were
collected and they were segregated and processed further for use in incense
stick. There are many flowers like marigold here belongs to family Asteraceae.
Calendula is a species of annual and perennial herbaceous plants. The scientific
name is calendula officinalis. The petals, pollen, and stems are rich in
triterpenoid esters (an anti-inflammatory), antioxidants, and carotenoids,
giving the flower a wide array of functions. As of today, marigold products are
used as a bactericide, antiseptic, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory to treat
various skins disorder and pain.
In all Hindu rituals, agarbatti are an integral part. The aromas of the incense
sticks are considered to have healing powers that are naturally soothing and
calming. Once the calming effect takes place, there is heightened
concentration. However, agarbatti that is made from bamboo i
AIM AND OBJECTIVES
The project will be Deliver in the following Objects –
 Understand the amount of flower waste produced in India

 Review current flower waste Management practices in India and report
on alternatives potential system and waste management option
 Identify opportunities and make recommendations for sustainable
Management of flower waste
 To create job Opportunities for workers
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Collection and segregation of flowers: The flowers collected from different

temples of cities during festivals were segregated according to their colour and
size. The flowers were then converted into petals and remaining flower
material was discarded. The petals were weighed accurately. These petals
were then allowed to dry at room temperature till they became completely dry
They are then crushed.
This crushed flowers petals are ready to use in incense sticks. These crushed
flowers contain carbon elements which act as a burning material. When binded
with oil, the powder generated from dry flowers can be hand rolled and used
as incense sticks emanating fragrance
Other excipients:
Gum tragacanth:-
Greenish colour is obtained after boiling tragacanth with strong iodine solution. To 4 ml of
aqueous solution of tragacanth, 1 ml of dilute hydrochloric acid is added and heated on
water bath for 30 minutes for reducing sugars. Uses- it is use as thickener, viscosity
modifiers, binder, fixator, film former.
Gaur gum:-
It does not produce pink colour when treated with ruthenium red solution. A 2% solution of
lead acetate gives an instant white precipitate with guar gum. Uses-guar gum is a
polysaccharide that acts as a thickener, emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.
Some formulations use guar gum and xantham gum together to increase viscosity of lotions
and creams. Guar gum acts as a stabilizer, preventing most solid particles from settling in
finished products.
Charcoal
Charcoal is mostly pure carbon, made by cooking wood with low
oxygen. The process can take days and burns off volatile compounds
such as water, methane, hydrogen and tar and leaves about 25% of
black lumps and powder of the original weight. Charcoal cavity test-
mix a small amount of the salt with double its quantity of sodium
carbonate in a watch glass. Place the mixture in the cavity made on
the block of charcoal; moisten the mixture with a drop of water.
Direct the reducing flame of the Bunsen burner on the cavity by
means of mouth blow pipe. The test is based on the fact that metallic
carbonates when heated in a charcoal cavity decompose to give
corresponding oxides. The oxides appear as coloured incrustation or
residue in the cavity. Uses- it acts as an adsorbent and is needed for
proper burning of incense sticks.
Saw dust:-
These are tiny particles of wood that are formed from sawing or
sanding wood. It was collected from the factory producing wooden
furniture and then cleaned and finely sieved for equal particle size.
Fine saw dust particles were used.
Perfume:-
It is used to give aesthetic effect to the incense stick, to create soulful
atmosphere and mindfulness.
Formulation of incense stick:
All the above ingredients were accurately weighed and mixed. Water
is added slowly in sufficient quantity till the powder becomes dough
and gum swells. The dough is then kneaded and then small quantity
is taken and hand pressed and rolled around the small thin bamboo
sticks. It is rolled till the incense sticks become uniform. These
incense sticks are then allowed to dry at room temperature for
overnight. These sticks are then dipped in diluted perfume oil for
fragrance. Now sticks are dried for few minutes and now are ready
for use.
DISCUSSION:
Incense sticks are the part and parcel of every Indian ritual beyond
religion and caste. The sticks are used to create positive vibes in
atmosphere and are believed to promote concentration which
ultimately leads every soul near to godliness. The prepared incense
sticks were perfumed with different perfumes like floral perfumes,
sandalwood, musk, etc. When burnt it created good fragrant
atmosphere and also the fragrance were lingering after the stick was
completely burnt. Also it created less ash and is a eco-friendly
product. The formed sticks brunt completely and were stable at
room temperature. The stick possesses good physical and
organoleptic properties.
CONCLUSION:
1. The eco-friendly marigold incense sticks prepared were

acceptable and had satisfactory results with good aromatic
character and had a belief that they are safe to use.
2. Here the attempt is made to reduce floral waste, reduce
water pollution i.e. to maintain purity of river Godavari and
convert it to a value added product.
3. The study can lead to the commer of product and has
potency to create new opportunities in business sector.
Reference
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MINI PROJECT

R.R. INSTITUTE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY LUCKNOW

In partial fulfilment of the requirements for the

Submitted To- Dr.D.K. Pandey

Submitted By- Nikhat Iftekhar

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)

It gives me immense pleasure and sense of accomplishment in presenting

Lighting incense sticks, Agarbatti and dhoop is a common practice in most

The project will be Deliver in the following Objects –

 Understand the amount of flower waste produced in India

Collection and segregation of flowers: The flowers collected from different

1. The eco-friendly marigold incense sticks prepared were

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