Turn Waste Into Income

5-day charcoal training. Green economy skills. Earn from waste.

Even gogo can turn sticks into money with EcoCycle

How It Works

From biomass waste to bankable income in 4 steps

5 days of hands-on charcoal production training with experienced mentors

Construct your own low-cost charcoal kiln using locally available materials

Turn biomass waste — branches, sawdust, crop residue — into quality charcoal

Sell to local households, restaurants, and braai spots. Steady cash flow.

Everything included to start your green business

R1,200 all-inclusive

A real skill, a real business, and a real community.

Trainees Graduated

Income Generated

Towns Active

Still Earning After 6 Months

Two ways to get involved

We provide the curriculum, materials kit, and support. You bring the community. Launch a training programme in your area.

NGOs, municipalities, corporates — fund training cohorts, sponsor equipment, or co-host green economy initiatives.

Join 847+ graduates turning biomass into income. Next intake starts soon.