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

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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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

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

8. Markets (national)

9. 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

10. . Suriname in ActionACTIONS ActivityResponsibleDate 1Hire consultant for feasibility study and business plan Nahar, SilosDecember 2012 2Initiate recycling of residential and commercial food waste (partnership) Nahar, SilosDecember 2012 3Awareness raising on recycling and composting Nahar, Silos, HupselJanuary 2013 - ongoing 4Financing securedNahar, Silos, HupselMarch 2013 5Purchasing of land, machines and lab equipment Nahar, Silos, HupselJune 2012 6Training of manager, machine operators and lab technicians ConsultantsApril – July 2013 7Start composting operationsNahar, Silos, HupselAugust 2013

11. . 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

12. 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

13. . Suriname in Action THANK YOU

14. Richtlijn compost: 2.5 – 12.5 ton/ha Richtlijn compost thee: 50-100 gallon/ha Voor 200 gallon is ± 4.5 kg compost nodig