Turning Waste Into Affordable Fertiliser for Smallholder Farmers
PachiNutrient Hub recovers nutrients from sanitation waste to produce PachiPlus — a safe, affordable, liquid organic fertiliser that improves soil health, food security, and water protection.
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What We Do
Our integrated approach combines traditional farming knowledge with sustainable waste management innovation.
Safe collection and storage of urine from public and community toilets using proven sanitation protocols.
Stabilised, liquid organic fertiliser specially formulated for the needs of smallholder farmers across Cameroon.
Dashboard and SMS notifications that inform farmers when their fertiliser is ready for collection and use.
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How PachiNutrient Hub Works
A complete cycle from collection to farm application
Collection at Community Toilets
Nutrient-rich waste is safely collected from public and community facilities.
Safe Storage & Sanitisation
Material is stored in secure, sealed containers following strict hygiene protocols.
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Nutrient Enhancement
Advanced processing stabilises and enriches the nutrient composition.
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Packaging as PachiPlus
Final product is packaged in convenient, labelled containers ready for distribution.
Farmer Notification via SMS
Farmers receive SMS alerts when their batch is ready for collection.
Application on Farms
Farmers apply PachiPlus to their crops for improved yields and soil health.
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Digital Features
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Batch ID: PKN-2024-001
Collection Date: 2024-01-15
Expected Readiness: 2024-02-01
"Your PachiPlus fertiliser (Batch PKN-2024-001) is ready for collection at the distribution centre. Please bring your farmer registration card."
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Our Sustainability & Climate Impact
Creating meaningful change for farmers, communities, and the environment
PachiPlus provides essential nutrients that enhance soil structure and significantly increase agricultural productivity.
By safely capturing and processing waste nutrients, we prevent contamination of groundwater and surface water sources.
Our system creates dignified employment opportunities for young people in waste collection and nutrient processing.
We close the nutrient loop by converting waste into valuable fertiliser, creating a sustainable agricultural ecosystem.
Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals
Zero Hunger
Clean Water & Sanitation
Responsible Consumption
Climate Action
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Our Pilot Status
PachiNutrient Hub is currently at the prototype and pilot stage, working directly with local communities and smallholder farmers to validate safety, usability, and impact.
- ✓Active partnerships with community leaders and farmer groups
- ✓Rigorous safety and quality testing protocols
- ✓Continuous feedback and iteration based on farmer input
- ✓Commitment to scaling sustainably
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