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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
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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
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Business Model
• Financially feasible• Environmental friendly• Socially responsible• Strong Partnerships