Number 12 on the list of The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) is: Responsible Consumption and Production. Recycling the organic waste on our coffee farms into compost perfectly exemplifies this SDG. Composting minimizes waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse, aligning with SDG 12's overarching aim and reducing production costs for those working the land.

According to The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the secret to better coffee harvests is  turning waste into rich biocompost. By boosting soil quality, in makes a huge contribution to futureproofing coffee farming for millions of farmers.  

 "It’s quite simple," says Sander Govers, Head of Business Development at Moyee Coffee. “Instead of burning coffee pulp and other organic waste, we turn it into biocompost. It’s cheaper, better for the soil, and boosts coffee yields.”

The impact of our biocompost project is HUGE. Over 8,000 Kenyan farmers on board our program have lower costs, healthier soil, and bigger harvests. Biocompost also contributes to a lower CO₂ footprint, which means less greenhouse emissions and no more chemical fertilizers. We are using composting to create new jobs and generate income for women and young workers in particular. 

Of course, not everyone is pleased with our biocompost project.. 

"Fertilizer suppliers weren’t exactly thrilled," Sander laughs. "Some even handed out FREE bags of chemical fertilizer to stop farmers from switching!" 

But when farmers experienced the healthier soil, stronger plants, and bigger yields? They ditched the chemicals and never looked back!

Check outThe United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG):https://www.unglobalcompact.nl/sustainable-development-goals