Purpose
to use low-cost pyrolysis reactors to convert human waste into biochar, which can be used as a replacement for wood charcoal or chemical fertilizers.
Grantee
Division
Global Growth & Opportunity
Date
SEPTEMBER 2011
Region served
AFRICA
Committed amount
$130,000
Grant topic
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Duration (months)
20
Grantee location
Oakland, California, United States
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