Production of solid fuel briquettes from municipal waste
The project aims at promoting and producing ecological briquettes from municipal waste. The project is implemented by demobilised soldiers. They recycle municipal waste into briquettes, an alternative source of energy to replace fire wood and charcoal.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Veterans Cooperative for Reintegration and Development
Country:
Rwanda
Area Of Work:
Community Based Adaptation
Grant Amount:
US$ 47,290.00
Co-Financing Cash:
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 9,000.00
Project Number:
RWA/SGP/OP4/Y2/CORE/08/03
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
- The use of briquettes (which are less expensive than charcoal or firewood) by veterans will reduce expenses related to food cooking. Veterans are indeed a group with low income.
The project has also created jobs for women who sal municipal waste to VCRD.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
- beneficiaries are sensitized on the environmental consequences of depending on firewood.
SGP Country office contact
Ms. Laure Bitetera Kananura
Phone:
+250 590443
Fax:
+250 576263
Email:
Address
UNDP, P.O. Box 445
Kigali
Kigali
Country Website
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