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Innovative Collaboration: Schwing Stetter and IIT Madras Pioneer Construction Waste Recycling

Revolutionizing Construction Waste Management

In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability, Schwing Stetter India has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras) to innovate in the realm of construction waste recycling. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the construction industry's journey towards environmental responsibility and resource efficiency.

Schwing Stetter partners with IIT Madras for recycling construction waste

Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Development

Under this partnership, Schwing Stetter India will contribute as a platinum member to the Technologies for Low Carbon Lean Concrete (TLC2) programme and join the Industry Advisory Board of the Centre of Excellence at IIT Madras. VG Sakthikumar, CMD of Schwing Stetter India, emphasized the mutual benefits of this association, highlighting the company's role in developing sustainable machinery and processes that bring IIT Madras' research to life.

Focus on Recycling and Innovation

The collaboration aims to address the pressing issue of construction waste, promoting the recycling of resources like quarrying stones and aggregates. With the government's push for 25% recycled aggregates in construction, this partnership seeks to enhance innovation and develop energy-efficient, environmentally friendly construction techniques through joint research initiatives.