Biochar from banana peels breaks ground in Cameroon

Mongabay
Nov 21, 2024, 12:33 pm240 pts
YAOUNDE – In Cameroon, home to one of the largest forest massif in Africa, the production of charcoal is a growing threat to the environment. To combat this, Steve Djeutchou transforms organic waste, such as banana peels, into ecological charcoal, or biochar. Thanks to his local network of suppliers, Steve…

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