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Baru Bark – Binatural

WHAT IS IT

The COPABASE cooperative of family farmers, located in the semi-arid region of Arinos/MG and dedicated to agroforestry production, previously bore the costs of disposing of baru bark in a landfill. Binatural identified the potential of this residue as a substitute for some of the firewood used in boilers. The project's potential not only meets energy demands sustainably but also drives social and environmental improvements in rural communities.

 

RESULTS AND OBJECTIVES

The sustainable and efficient use of biomass, with the aid of advanced industrial technologies and the utilization of waste, represents a practical solution for energy generation.
Furthermore, transforming waste into energy, as in the case of baru bark production, not only proves to be an environmentally sound practice, but also adds value to existing activities, benefiting the environment and promoting the social well-being of family farmers living in communities that depend on the agroforestry production system for income.
The project does not have a set end date, as our goal is to continue supporting these families through the acquisition of baru bark.

The project transforms a byproduct that was previously discarded into a useful source of energy, adding economic value and optimizing the use of available resources.

SDGs

– Goal 9. INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

– Goal 12. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

 

International Commitments

Not applicable

 

National Commitments

National Solid Waste Policy

– Social Biofuel Seal

80 tons of solid waste
it will no longer be directed towards the environment

Region

Midwest, Southeast

Sector

Manufacturing Industry

Category

Energy Efficiency and/or sustainable energy generation, Waste, water and/or circular economy management