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Nivedha RM | |
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| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder of TrashCon |
| Website | trashcon |
Nivedha RM is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of TrashCon, a Bengaluru-based waste management company. She is recognized for developing automated waste segregation technologies and circular economy solutions.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Nivedha RM graduated with a degree in chemical engineering from the Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering.[3] During her academic years, she participated in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and various engineering competitions focused on waste-to-wealth research.[4]
Career
[edit]Nivedha RM founded TrashCon in 2017, a company specializing in decentralized solid waste solutions. The company's primary focus is automated segregation at the source to reduce landfill dependency.[5] By 2024, TrashCon was reported to be processing approximately 500 tons of waste per day across several Indian states.[6]
Technology and innovation
[edit]TrashCon developed the Trashbot, an automated machine designed to categorize mixed municipal solid waste into biodegradable and non-biodegradable streams. The technology reportedly removes metallic fractions and separates plastic scrap and food waste with minimal human intervention.[7] In 2025, she delivered a plenary address at the 5th World Waste-to-Wealth Summit regarding net-zero pathways and circular economy value chains.[8]
In 2021, the company expanded its operations into materials manufacturing through an initiative called WoWMaterials. This venture converts non-recyclable plastic waste into durable boards and shuttering materials for the construction industry.[9][10]
Recognition
[edit]Nivedha RM is an Agenda Contributor to the World Economic Forum (WEF) and was featured in the WEF film Back to Zero, which examined sustainability-led innovations.[11] Her work has been recognized by international organizations including the World Bank and the Red Cross.[12]
Awards and honours
[edit]- Impact Maker Award (2019) – Global winner, awarded by Xynteo in Oslo, Norway.[3]
- Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge (2019) – Awarded for environmental innovation.[13]
- ESG Award – Gold Medal (2020) – Awarded for global sustainability innovation.[13]
- Elevate 100 (2017) – Awarded a grant by the Government of Karnataka for startup innovation.[7]
- Best Woman Startup of the Year (2018) – Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
Public speaking
[edit]She has presented on waste management and circular economy at various forums, including a TEDx event.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nivedha RM". World Economic Forum.
- ^ "Clogged drain triggered her startup which now treats waste". The Times of India. 2019.
- ^ a b Sebastian, Shevlin (16 October 2019). "Bengaluru startup wins big". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Recycling waste into wealth". The Womb.
- ^ "TrashCon – World Economic Forum UpLink". World Economic Forum.
- ^ "Indian entrepreneur envisions a world without waste". Recycling International. 13 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Waste segregation not a hard task anymore, thanks to this Bengaluru entrepreneur". The New Indian Express. 23 November 2019.
- ^ Ms. Nivedha RM, Founder & CEO, TrashCon. World Waste-to-Wealth Summit & Expo 2025. 1 July 2025.
- ^ "The Indian tech startups tackling the country's mountains of waste". Nikkei Asia. 2021.
- ^ "About WoWMaterials". WoWMaterials. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ "Back to Zero". World Economic Forum.
- ^ "Pioneering the technology that could lead us to a waste-free world". World Economic Forum. 13 December 2022.
- ^ a b "About us - Trashcon". TrashCon. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ "TEDx Talk by Nivedha RM". TEDx.
External links
[edit]Category:Living people Category:Indian environmentalists Category:Sustainability advocates