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ENGIE Foundation and ABiogás join forces to transform organic waste into biogas in 18 educational institutions.
The joint initiative between the ENGIE Foundation and ABiogás aims to strengthen the energy transition, donating 18 biodigesters to Brazilian schools and communities. This equipment, a marvel of sustainable innovation, converts organic waste into biogas, a green alternative to traditional cooking gas. With the ability to produce up to 7 hours of biogas daily using just 10 kilos of waste, they not only offer a solution for reducing kitchen costs, but also minimize the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Education and innovation meet
Entitled “Energy from Waste: Lighting the Path to Sustainable Education”, the project will impact around 3.600 students. With the help of 31 volunteers from the ENGIE Group, the energy transition will become a living lesson, teaching relevant concepts to young people and adults during the installation of biodigesters. Introducing these devices into institutions is a strategic way to engage students across multiple disciplines, including science, mathematics and environmental studies. The added benefit? Each biodigester can cut up to six tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year.
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“Biodigesters not only help save on cooking gas, but also promote circular economy, transforming waste into energy. Investing in such projects allows us to combine environmental and social responsibilities for a more balanced development”, shared Flavia Teixeira, leader in Social Responsibility and Energy Transition at ENGIE.
A revolution in the kitchen
Activating a biodigester is simple. Simply combine animal manure and water in the appropriate proportions. A technical team assists in the first stages, and after a month, the biogas begins to be produced and stored, ready for use. But biogas is not the only product: a natural liquid biofertilizer is generated, enriching soils in an ecological way.
The executive president of ABiogás, Renata Isfer, highlighted the importance of this partnership. “Educating our children about renewable energy and circular economy, we are planting seeds for a greener future,” she said.
Biodigester technology, currently implemented in more than 100 countries, made its entry into Brazil in 2018. With more than 1.100 installations in all states, “Our vision is to expand the reach of biodigesters, promoting development, dignity and a source of income sustainable, aligned with the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals”, commented Leandro Toledano, CEO of Biomovement, supplier of biodigesters.
Finally, for ENGIE, operating in 250 Brazilian municipalities, sustainability is more than a buzzword. “For 25 years in Brazil, we maintained 100% renewable energy generation. We value our planet and the people who live on it, and we strive to deal with socio-environmental issues responsibly”, concluded Gil Maranhão, from ENGIE.
Photo: Renata Castro.a
