Addis Ababa (May 20, 2024) : The Ethiopian Bio and Emerging Technology Institute ( BETin ) in collaboration with the Jimma city administration has successfully implemented a recycling project in converting solid waste into organic fertilizer, according to BETin.
This is really a Triple-edged Project – producing organic Fertilizer, realizing a cleaner city and creating jobs for the youth.
The institute indicated that the project has enabled members of the youth in the city to turn solid waste into a huge volume of natural fertilizer.
With this project, the institute is working to support the youth in supplying the organic fertilizer to the Jimma city administration and assist in its efforts of developing parks, clean urban settlement and seedling plantation as part of the “Green Growth” strategy of the country.
State Minister of Innovation and Technology, Dr. Bayissa Bedada, who was present at the inaugural ceremony of the project in Jimma city, said that the inauguration of the project by BETin is a significant commencement of bringing similar efforts to the ground and it is highly commendable.
BETin Deputy Director General Dr. Hailu Dadi on his part pointed out that apart from converting the bi-product or waste materials from the abattoir of the city administration, the institute has helped Jimma with the installation of modern technology to treat the bad small emitted around the abattoir due to its piled solid waste.
Deputy Mayor of the City, Mr. Asrat Eshetu, also at the occasion, on behalf of his city administration, expressed his gratitude to BETin for the support it provided and for the excellent work done by the institute and create jobs for the youth.
In addition to offering trainings to over 800 young people, it was possible to create job opportunities for 80 unemployed youth.
This newly developed product has been certified by the Ethiopian Quality Assurance Agency and is currently available in 50 kg, 25 kg and 10 kg, it was indicated.