Burundi, a small nation in East Africa, confronts its own unique challenges. With a population of over 11 million, the country struggles to effectively manage its waste, leaving 80% uncollected and leading to extensive pollution of land and water resources. According to study, the Municipality of Bujumbura, Burundi’s business capital, generates over 1,000 tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) daily, with an average per capita generation rate of approximately 770 grams per day.
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Wet Fractions: Through a patented automated machine, we segregate the MSW into wet, dry, and recyclable fractions. The wet fractions undergo an aerobic digestion process, producing nutrient-rich city compost that serves as an organic fertilizer for agriculture
Recyclables: We meticulously sort the recyclable materials, such as metals, aluminum cans, and other valuable resources, which we sell to scrap vendors, contributing to the circular economy.
Dry Fractions: Utilizing a mechanical biological treatment process, we convert the dry fractions into refused derived fuel (RDF), a solid fuel alternative to coal that finds applications in various industries.