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Açaí Biomass Project, Brazil. Collection & Processing of Açaí residues into biomass as sustainable energy, social inclusion and the production of carbon credits . Aims and Objectives of the Project. Fair and sustainable production of biomass
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Açaí Biomass Project, Brazil Collection & Processing of Açaí residues into biomass as sustainable energy, social inclusion and the production of carbon credits
Aims and Objectives of the Project • Fair and sustainable production of biomass • To improve the efficiency of using locally available organic residues and to turn Açaí residues into an asset • To provide extra income opportunities for the local small-scale Açaí processing industries - the Batedores (3,000) • To offer extra income opportunities to the local waste pickers – the Collectors (450) • VBA Association to provide support, training and technical assistance to Batedores and Collectors • To reduce the existing environmental pollution created by dumped residues in Belém and decrease the emission of greenhouse gas (CH4) in Brazil and Europe
Business Model • Financially feasible • Environmental friendly • Socially responsible • Strong Partnerships