A company in Arivonimamo is producing between 7 and 10 tonnes of ecological charcoal daily from transformed local plant materials. The sector provides livelihoods for sixteen employees.
Mi'Arina Charbon Écologique is developing its production with a machine capable of manufacturing between 7 and 10 tonnes of ecological charcoal. The company, which employs sixteen people, is working on a formula designed to improve the product's combustion and ease of use.
Its distinctive feature lies in its manufacturing process. Using a carbonization furnace, the company transforms carbonizable plant materials into powder before converting them into ecological charcoal. Charcoal dust can also be used in production, but carbonizable plant matter remains the primary base of the product.
The ecological charcoal is then compacted with cassava as a binder. The company offers two types of products: charcoal for livestock farmers and another for domestic cooking. It notably supplies livestock farmers in Imerintsiatosika. For cooking, the product allows rice preparation and other food preparation.
With production reaching 7 to 10 tonnes, Mi'Arina Charbon Écologique sells its product at 1,000 ariary per kilogram. Its customers include livestock farmers and hotels. The company also sources raw materials locally, contributing to economic development in the Arivonimamo region.
For Judicaël Mamitiana, a manager at this small and medium enterprise, product quality remains essential for developing this sector. "Poor quality products tarnish the image of ecological charcoal and ultimately discourage consumers," he emphasizes.
Present at Fier Mada, the company showcases its expertise and presents its ecological charcoal to the public. Through this participation, Mi'Arina aims to promote a locally produced energy alternative.