Susan Khalayi, a shopper in Nairobi walks out of a supermarket in the city’s central business district carrying foodstuff, mostly fruits. The goods are packed in an eco-friendly, reusable bag made of cloth. Just a day before, the groceries she bought at the same outlet were packed in plastic bags. That was the norm in Kenya until August 28, when the government effected a … [Read more...]
Renewable energy syndrome
An abattoir in Nairobi converts waste, using a biogas plant to produce about 30 Kilowatts of power to run the electricity in the abattoir. BiogenGreenFinch in the UK uses food waste in their anaerobic digestion plants, to produce a bio fertiliser to grow crops. In the Republic of Ireland, there are presently 6 energy stations, where processed peat moss is crushed and then … [Read more...]
