Published: May 7, 2025
CROZERVILLE – Green Guard Eco Solutions has officially launched Liberia’s first Resource Recovery, Carbon Capture, and Waste-to-Energy Project, marking a milestone in the country’s environmental and energy transformation efforts.
The project, spearheaded by the Liberian-owned waste management company in partnership with Alterna Verde Corporation (AVC) of the Philippines, was unveiled during a major ceremony held over the weekend in Siafa Town, Crozierville Township, Montserrado County. The event brought together top local and national government officials, community members, and international partners.
Delivering the keynote address on behalf of Vice President Jeremiah Koung, Prince Menkalo Gbieu, chief of staff in the Office of the Vice President, hailed the initiative as a catalyst for sustainable change.
Gbieu described the project as a new chapter in the country’s collective responsibility toward sustainable development, particularly as Liberia’s major cities struggle with waste management challenges.
“This project will not only collect waste from the streets but also help develop the economy,” Gbieu said. “It is a major stride toward cleaner cities, economic resilience, and climate responsibility.”
He emphasized that without urgent action, mismanaged waste would continue to fuel environmental degradation, health hazards, and lost economic opportunities. He said public-private partnerships like this one are essential to mitigating the crisis.
“This partnership will transform waste from a burden into a valuable resource, creating jobs and generating energy,” he said.
Gbieu also stressed the importance of investing in carbon capture technology, which he said not only helps clean the atmosphere but strengthens the energy sector and supports Liberia’s global climate goals.
Edward W. Karfiah, former Bong County lawmaker and CEO of Green Guard Eco Solutions, highlighted the project’s broader national significance.
“This facility is more than a technological milestone—it is a promise that Liberia can lead the region in climate-resilient infrastructure and smart waste innovation,” Karfiah said.
He asserted that the garbage piling up in the streets will no longer be seen as a liability, but rather as a valuable economic asset.
“We are proud to pioneer a project that turns environmental liability into lasting socio-economic value,” he said.
Karfiah added that this is the first time a world-class waste-to-energy project of this scale is being introduced to the West African region.
“We are proud to collaborate with Alterna Verde to bring cutting-edge carbon capture and energy recovery technology to West Africa,” he said.
Representing AVC, Dr. Nervy C. Santiago said the partnership reflects the company’s commitment to a cleaner, more resilient future by transforming waste into a resource while mitigating the effects of climate change and driving economic growth.
The project aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Clean Water, Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Climate Action. It also supports President Joseph Boakai’s ARREST agenda, particularly in the areas of sustainable resource management and environmental protection.
According to Green Guard, the facility will use anaerobic digestion and advanced carbon capture technology to convert municipal waste into renewable energy. The system is designed to reduce landfill volumes, lower methane and CO₂ emissions, and supply clean electricity to host communities.
The facility is expected to be completed within 24 months, with operations beginning by late 2027. Once operational, it will supply electricity to hundreds of households and create job opportunities, reinforcing Liberia’s role in the global shift toward a circular economy.
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