Circular Economy Initiative: EcoHarvest Biosand Water Project


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Project owner's name :
Mr Moiwa Allieu
Country of deployment for the project :
Sierra Leone
Sector :
Other
What problem does your company want to solve? :
Addressing water scarcity, poor sanitation, plastic pollution, and unsustainable agriculture in underserved communities through holistic solutions.
What solution does your company provide? :
We provide integrated solutions for water scarcity, sanitation, plastic pollution, and unsustainable agriculture in underserved communities, promoting health and sustainability.
Describe your project :
The EcoHarvest Biosand Water Project embodies circular economy principles by integrating sanitation, sustainable agriculture, and resource recovery. Inspired by insights implementing the US Embassy, Ambassador Special Self Fund, it aims to broaden its impact on water and sanitation challenges while promoting environmental sustainability. Embracing a circular economy ethos, the project prioritizes resource efficiency and waste reduction. Through biosand water filtration, plastic and organic waste recycling, and sustainable agriculture, it envisions a self-sustaining cycle maximizing resource potential. Biosand filtration ensures safe water access, prolonging water resource lifespan, and reducing single-use plastic reliance. Recycling facilities transform plastic into durable bricks and organic waste into compost, diverting waste and nurturing resources. Sustainable agriculture practices utilize compost from organic waste, fostering organic vegetable production, closing nutrient cycles, and reducing chemical fertilizer reliance. The project's circular economy approach yields multiple benefits: resource conservation by repurposing waste and reducing dependence on virgin resources, waste minimization through innovative recycling, and economic opportunities in waste management, recycling, and sustainable agriculture. Committed to expansion, the project drives towards a sustainable future, addressing water, sanitation, and environmental challenges while nurturing economic vitality.