Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 09:15 [IST]
Last Update: Saturday, Feb 15, 2025 17:17 [IST]
GANGTOK, : Nagaland-based startup Sutsung Enterprise private limited, which
focuses on plastic waste management, is participating in the ongoing Sikkim
Blue Duke Festival at Saramsa.
Founded
by Akum Toshi, Sutsung Enterprise aims to provide sustainable alternatives to
single-use plastic bags. The company has developed biodegradable and
compostable bags using PBAT, offering an eco-friendly solution to
non-biodegradable plastic waste.
“Our focus is on waste management, and we are committed to
providing alternatives to plastic waste,” said Sutsung Enterprise’s co-founder
Jongpong Chiten.
Despite
its small-scale production, Sutsung Enterprise has seen encouraging adoption of
its products, particularly in Nagaland.
“Although
our production is currently limited, all our products are consumed within the
market. Our biodegradable bags have a shelf life of six months and are sturdy
even in the rain. The cost per kilogram is Rs 170,” added Chiten.
The
company also operates another vertical focusing on food waste composting with
insect larvae, addressing the shortage of animal feed in Nagaland.
This
initiative, led by co-founder Jongpong Chiten, transforms organic waste into
low-carbon insect protein and fertilizer. “The insect larvae are processed into
protein-rich feed, serving as an alternative protein ingredient for animal
nutrition, while the remaining material is converted into compost,” Chiten
explained.
With a mission to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility, Sutsung Enterprise is making strides in waste management and alternative protein production, fostering a greener future for the region.
Pic:
Co-founder Jongpong Chiten showcasing the biodegradable bags at Sikkim Blue
Duke Festival 2025, Saramsa Garden.
