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Production of Eco-Friendly Charcoal Saving 300 to 500 Trees Daily

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  • Hassan Kilanoza, a farmer in Simbo Village, Kigoma Region, has developed a circular economy system utilizing palm waste to create eco-friendly charcoal and other products.
  • Kigoma Region produces over 80% of Tanzania's palm oil, with local studies indicating that 80% of rural households depend on palm cultivation for their livelihood.
  • Kilanoza's processing facility generates 14 different products from palm fruit, ensuring minimal waste and promoting environmental conservation.
  • The production process includes using palm husks and shells as energy sources, significantly reducing the need for traditional firewood.
  • Kilanoza's innovative approach not only addresses energy challenges but also creates job opportunities for hundreds of young people and women in the region.

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Kilanoza says his production of about 10 tonnes of briquettes per day has the potential to save between 300 and 500 trees that would otherwise be cut to produce conventional charcoal.

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