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Banana Stem Upcycling Yields ₹2.5 Crore: From Waste to Yoga Mats and Baskets
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🗓 10 Oct 2026, 04:34 PM
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A start‑up in India has converted discarded banana stems into eco‑friendly yoga mats and baskets, generating a revenue of ₹2.5 crore.
A small Indian enterprise has turned discarded banana stems into a profitable product line, creating eco‑friendly yoga mats and baskets.
The company collects banana stems that would otherwise be thrown away, cleans and processes them into a durable, flexible material suitable for use as yoga mats.
The same processed material is also shaped into sturdy baskets, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic.
The venture has reported a revenue of ₹2.5 crore, underscoring the commercial potential of upcycling agricultural waste in India.
The success highlights how simple innovations can create marketable goods while reducing waste.
The company collects banana stems that would otherwise be thrown away, cleans and processes them into a durable, flexible material suitable for use as yoga mats.
The same processed material is also shaped into sturdy baskets, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic.
The venture has reported a revenue of ₹2.5 crore, underscoring the commercial potential of upcycling agricultural waste in India.
The success highlights how simple innovations can create marketable goods while reducing waste.