The Economic Times

Ganpati Visarjan 2026: As Bappa bids Mumbai goodbye, a new product cycle begins

Ganpati Visarjan 2026: During Anant Chaturdashi, thousands of devotees participate in the Ganpati Visarjan, bidding farewell to the idols. After the immersion, the challenge of recycling and managing waste from the idols arises. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation collects and stores the idols for future processing. Various organizations are exploring ways to convert recovered materials into usable products. The emerging ecosystem needs improved technology, predictable material flows, and a market for end products.