IISER-Bhopal

October 21, 2023

IISER-Bhopal # KeratiNoMore # The increasing population, coupled with rising living standards, has led to a dramatic rise in the production and consumption of chicken meat. In 2023 alone, global chicken meat production is estimated to be 103.4 million tons, generating about 8.38 million tons of feather waste. Feather, made up of keratin, is recalcitrant to natural degradation and remains stable in the environment for 5-7 years, during which it causes a host of environmental and health hazards. ...