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What is Project Green Gold?
What is Project Green Gold?
Project Gold is an initiative aimed at empowering rural and urban tenants in Nepal by introducing eco-enzyme production as an alternative to traditional composting. It focuses on converting organic waste into a versatile, eco-friendly product.
Why eco-enzymes and not composting?
Why eco-enzymes and not composting?
While composting didn't work for tenants due to a lack of land and ownership, eco-enzymes offers a sustainable solution that fits their needs. Eco-enzymes can be used for cleaning, washing, and other practical purposes, providing direct benefits to the tenants.
How does eco-enzymes production work?
How does eco-enzymes production work?
Eco-enzymes production involves fermenting organic waste, which creates a liquid solution used for multiple purposes, while the leftover pulp becomes a powerful cleaner. The process is simple, cost-effective, and can be done with minimal resources.
What challenges did the project face?
What challenges did the project face?
Initial challenges included tenants’ disengagement from composting due to its limited use to them. After adapting the approach to eco-enzymes production, the project faced logistical hurdles in ensuring the necessary materials were accessible and easy to use.
How did the project evolve?
How did the project evolve?
The project evolved by shifting from composting to eco-enzymes production, offering a solution that could be used directly by the tenants. The training and follow-up visits were crucial for sustaining engagement and ensuring the success of the bioenzyme production.
Is this project sustainable long-term?
Is this project sustainable long-term?
Yes, the eco-enzymes production model is sustainable, as it promotes waste reduction, local engagement, and the creation of valuable products from organic waste, reducing the reliance on chemical products and landfill waste.
Can tenants sell the eco-enzymes they produce?
Can tenants sell the eco-enzymes they produce?
While the project primarily empowers tenants with practical solutions for their own use, there is potential for creating a local market for eco-enzymes in the future, depending on demand and community involvement.
How can I get involved in Project Green Gold?
How can I get involved in Project Green Gold?
Interested individuals can get involved by filling out the interest form for volunteering or donating or spreading awareness about eco-enzymes production and its benefits for rural and urban communities.
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