Marcel Mulamba's Green Fight: Transforming Waste to Protect Kasaï-Central Forests

In Kananga, Kasaï-Central, Marcel Mulamba produces eco-friendly charcoal briquettes from agricultural waste such as corn residues, cassava peels, and sawdust. His company, Kasaï Innovation, aims to provide an alternative to traditional charcoal while raising awareness about forest preservation, as traditional charcoal burning leads to deforestation. His briquettes are starting to be used in some households, appreciated for producing less smoke and being economical, but limited production capacity and equipment shortages hinder expansion. The manual work and lack of machinery also slow down the supply chain.