Mohali: The Directors of Jonjua Overseas Limited – Major Harjinder Singh Jonjua, Retd. and Harmanpreet Singh Jonjua have filed a patent application titled ‘Technology and Process using Spent Coffee Grounds as Organic Fertiliser for Agriculture, Horticultural and Botanical Gardens to Improve Soil and Plant Quality, Increase Productivity, and to Reduce Carbon Footprint’ vide Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks C.B.R. No. 68 dated January 2, 2026 reproduced below.
Source: Jonjua Overseas Ltd.The conversion of the organic waste of Spent Coffee Grounds is a global challenge. If not utilized properly, it can cause environmental pollution both as piles of organic waste and greenhouse gas emissions due to anaerobic decomposition. The present invention deals with the process for use of Spent Coffee Grounds as organic fertilizer for agriculture, horticultural and botanical gardens to improve soil and plant quality, increase productivity, and to reduce Carbon Footprint. It also deals with the use of Compost, Cat Litter Compost and Horse Litter Compost along with Spent Coffee Grounds as Organic Fertilizer. Acid-loving plants like azaleas, blueberries, and tomatoes; acidophilic plants including rhododendrons, roses, and carrots; and lettuce and cabbage production will benefit from this invention.
Under the Global Inhouse Centre launched by the Company, it intends to be a leader of research and development towards technological innovations leading to achievement of business development along with social objectives involving rural area development in the country which is
at the core of the business ethos of our Company.
