Under the scorching Tanzanian sun, a group of determined women gather in Dar es Salaam every Saturday afternoon. But they're not just socializing—they're on a mission to save their country's forests! 🌳🔥
Meet the eco-warriors turning ordinary plant waste like coconut shells, dried banana peels, and cassava stalks into eco-friendly charcoal. By recycling what many consider garbage, they're creating an alternative to traditional charcoal that's causing rampant deforestation. ♻️
\"Our main mission in making charcoal by recycling coconut shells, dried banana peels, and dried cassava stalks is to save the forests from further degradation,\" says Warda Omary Sera, one of the pioneers of this initiative. \"It discourages the use of charcoal made from forests that cause deforestation, which is harmful to our environment.\"
With Tanzania losing over 469,420 hectares of forest each year to charcoal production and firewood collection, according to the Tanzania Forest Services Agency, their work couldn't be more critical. 🌿
This innovative approach not only protects the environment but also empowers local women economically, fostering sustainable development in their communities. 💡👩🏾🌾
These inspiring women are showing the world that sometimes the simplest solutions can make the biggest difference. So next time you think of waste, remember—it might just be the spark needed to ignite positive change! ✨
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Tanzanian women save forests by turning plant waste into charcoal
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