. Suriname in Action ORGANIC WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR COMPOSTING Towards Sustainability in Surinamese Agriculture

Description of the initiative Saramacca - Suriname The organizing principle of this project is the promotion of sustainable agriculture through waste recycling for compost

Description of the initiative 1)Introduction of recycling of residential and commercial food waste Thirty-five percent of solid waste in Greater Paramaribo consists of fresh fruits and vegetables Potential amount of waste that can be composted per day is 11 ton, which can generate 2,5 ton compost per day Partnership between government and waste collectors to promote recycling for compost

Description of the initiative 2)Awareness raising on recycling and suistainable soil and crop management with compost Public education about the benefits of recycling food waste for compost Set up demonstration sites to showcase the benefits of compost for agriculture

Description of the initiative 3)Setting-up commercial composting plant to facilitate transition to sustainable agriculture

Strategic importance - farmers  Reversal of land degradation and restoration of soil fertility  Save on use of fertilizers and pesticides (50%)  Loose less, earn more  New export markets With compost Conventional fertilizer

Strategic importance - consumers  Enhanced mineral content of food  Positive effect on overall health  Better taste, longer shelf life

Markets (national)

Markets (international)  Annual growth of market for organic fruit and vegetables: 10.4%  Sales in 2009: US$ 51 billion  154 countries active in organic agriculture  35 million hectares are certified  1.4 million producers are certified

. Suriname in ActionACTIONS ActivityResponsibleDate 1Hire consultant for feasibility study and business plan Nahar, SilosDecember Initiate recycling of residential and commercial food waste (partnership) Nahar, SilosDecember Awareness raising on recycling and composting Nahar, Silos, HupselJanuary ongoing 4Financing securedNahar, Silos, HupselMarch Purchasing of land, machines and lab equipment Nahar, Silos, HupselJune Training of manager, machine operators and lab technicians ConsultantsApril – July Start composting operationsNahar, Silos, HupselAugust 2013

. Suriname in Action RESOURCES NEEDED ResourceEstimated cost (US$) Source(s) 1Funds to hire consultant for feasibility study and business plan 20,000National Development Bank (NOB) 2Funds for awareness raising on recycling for compost 100,000Government of Suriname, international donors, bank financing 3Land0Government of Suriname 4Funds to set up recycling program50,000Government of Suriname, bank financing 5Funds to set up and manage the composting plant 250,000Bank financing Total420,000

Leadership  Influence Leader (s) Maureen Silos Riekh Sanchit  Technical Leader Saskia Nahar Frank Hupsel  Initiative Action Team Saskia Nahar Maureen Silos Frank Hupsel Anwar Alibux Indra Madho Gitana Plak Gustav Zimpel

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Richtlijn compost: 2.5 – 12.5 ton/ha Richtlijn compost thee: gallon/ha Voor 200 gallon is ± 4.5 kg compost nodig