In Egypt people are used to dumping their organic agricultural waste at waste disposal sites and in the desert. This results in the anaerobic composting of the waste, thus releasing into the air the very harmful greenhouse gas methane. In this project the waste is gathered and processed in an environment-friendly way that avoids methane emissions. The result is high-quality compost that can be used as agricultural fertiliser. It improves not only soil fertility but also the capacity of the land to retain water and additionally improves the disease resistance of crops. The social impact of the project is also considerable: about 100 local people are working on the project and part of the profits are being invested in schools, childcare and facilities for the disabled.
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