Greenheart SE has launched three efficient carbonizers for women’s groups engaged in palm kernel oil production in Koforidua-Ada, Eastern Region to convert tonnes of smoke produce at the site into Biochar.
This initiative is part of the Emission to Solution (#E2S) Project, implemented by Greenheart SE with support from the Kosmos Innovation Center Ghana and the Mastercard Foundation.
The #E2S Project aims to address Scope 1 carbon emissions in agricultural processing facilities by transforming agricultural waste into biochar, a carbon-negative product.
Koforidua Ada Palm kernel oil production site is known for high pollution of the environment due to smoke emmission.
The Emission to Solution innovative technology will reduce pollution by 80%, mitigating harmful emissions from waste disposal while creating sustainable, bio-based solutions.
Caleb Lumor, Lead at Greenheart SE, outlined the project’s ambitious goals stating that in the first year, the initiative aims to convert 3,000 tonnes of agricultural waste into 600 kilos of biochar and 75,000 litres of crop protection lotion, while reducing 2,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Additionally, the project plans to assist 5,000 farmers in its initial phase. Over the next five years, Greenheart SE hopes to avoid over 1 million tonnes of CO2 emissions and support 120,000 farmers, significantly lowering the risks of climate change on agricultural communities.
Biochar, the key output of this technology, offers multiple benefits, including improving soil health, raising soil pH, remediating polluted soils, sequestering carbon, and serving as a natural pest control agent.
These features make it a valuable resource for farmers, enhancing both productivity and environmental sustainability.
Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, Executive Director of the Kosmos Innovation Center, highlighted the investment of $10,000 in the project, emphasizing its potential to drive climate resilience and circularity in Ghana’s agricultural sector. He noted that the deployment of carbonizers marks a significant step forward in decarbonizing agribusiness operations and promoting sustainable practices.
Greenheart SE expressed deep appreciation to Nelson Madiba Amo and the GBHub Africa team, Gideon Mankralo, Luther Jesse Quarshie and the AgriMercarb Ltd team, Patience Kwakyewa, Esther Kyerewaa Twumasi, Prof. Samuel Kwofie, Bernice Gligah, Dr. Benjamin Kwofie, and the Koforidua Technical University KIC Faculty Team, and Jones Amarkai Amarteifio for the immense contribution and support.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
