Zaacoal limited
Producing charcoal from coconut waste
Problem
75% of Ghana relies on firewood, exacerbating deforestation
Solution
Producing sustainable cooking energy from coconut waste
About the company
Zaacoal Limited is a social enterprise that produces affordable charcoal briquettes from coconut waste from households and industries in Ghana, to address issues related to energy access, deforestation, indoor air pollution, sanitation, and waste to energy. They work with women and youth in the production and distribution value chain, creating employment. Zaacoal is a pioneer of this industry with a presence in Kenya, Ivory Coast, Sierra Leone and Uganda.
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