Problem

Deforestation and health risks from wood charcoal production

Solution

Charcoal briquettes made from organic waste

About the company

The massive use of wood charcoal and firewood by Beninese households causes deforestation and many respiratory diseases. Moreover, the low electrification rate in the country is a barrier to development. From 2017, Almighty Services Plus started production of the green charcoal ‘’GANKAN’’, from agricultural residues. In 2019, they plan to start production of clean cookstoves and launch a reforestation campaign. These products are cleaner, safer, and cheaper, while looking similar to the products people are used to.

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Sector

Community Development

Country Of Origin

Benin

Current presence

Benin

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