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Cassava starch is a large industry in Thailand, but its production produces large amounts of wastewater. When stored in large open lagoons, this wastewater emits methane into the atmosphere; a greenhouse gas 21 times more potent than CO2.
The project has significantly improved local air and water quality. At the same time, the fossil fuel use of the starch plant has been significantly reduced. The project and the carbon revenue it generates provides jobs for locals and supports social and educational activities. The clean wastewater is used to irrigate nearby fields and allows fish farming, enabling local communities to increase their income.
treated each year on average, providing a clean recycled water resource to farmers
generated each year on average, providing an alternative to the burning of fossil fuels
created, boosting local economies with new income streams
avoided each year on average by capturing emissions and displacing fossil fuels
