Maisha Earth Solutions produces a soil amendment combining biochar, derived from human solid bio-sludge, with hydrated nanoclay and beneficial fungi to restore soil organic carbon and improve water retention. This solution reduces irrigation water use by up to 70% and sequesters 10 tons of carbon per hectare, while also optimizing soil pH and nutrient availability.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Problem
Globally, vast amounts of productive land are degraded due to climate change, chemical use, and over-farming, leading to decreased crop yields and threatening food security. Traditional land remediation methods can be slow and may not provide long-term, sustainable solutions for soil health and carbon sequestration.
Solution
Maisha Earth Solutions offers a patented soil amendment that combines organic biochar, hydrated nanoclay, and beneficial microorganisms to regenerate degraded and desertified land. Their solution, Maisha Living Earth™ and Maisha NanoClay™, improves soil structure, enhances water retention, and optimizes nutrient availability, leading to improved crop yields and enhanced biodiversity. By transforming organic waste into biochar, Maisha sequesters carbon, mitigating CO2 emissions and promoting a circular production system. The company's approach includes community engagement, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for land restoration.
Target Audience
Maisha Earth Solutions targets landowners, farmers, and communities in regions affected by desertification and land degradation, as well as organizations focused on sustainable agriculture and environmental restoration projects.
Features
- Patented formulation of organic biochar, hydrated nanoclay, and living bio-stimulants
- Maisha Living Earth™ enhances soil structure and nutrient availability
- Maisha NanoClay™ improves soil hydration
- Turnkey remediation for desertified and degraded land
- Circular production system converting organic waste into biochar and clean water
- Carbon sequestration through biochar production
- Community engagement in the implementation process