Reducing pollution in an eco-friendly way using
GKSORB! (Environment, Energy and Water)
By Dr Fohla Mouftaou (Benin)Dr. Fohla Mouftaou is a paediatrician from Benin and Founder
of Green Keeper Africa (GKA). He has a passion for
entrepreneurship and environmental sustainability.
Water hyacinth is an environmental threat in many African
countries, affecting lakes, rivers, agricultural fields, the
fishing industry and livelihoods. Dr Fohla decided to
transform this environmental threat into a scalable solution.
His innovation, GKSORB is a 100% organic and
biodegradable fibre made from water hyacinth. This
innovation has the potential to absorb up to 17 times its
weight, andit can be used as a separator for hydrocarbons,
or as a cleaning agent for surfaces contaminated by
pollutants such as hydrocarbons, acids and paints.
The manufacturing of GKSORB is built on a well-developed
community employment scheme that involves nearly 700
people living around the lake surroundings often affected by
water hyacinth.