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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Sector

Waste

Country Of Origin

Ghana

Current presence

Ghana

Cohort

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