Green Guard Eco Solutions, the driving force behind the project, stated that the initiative is designed to tackle one of Liberia’s most critical environmental issues, municipal waste, while simultaneously generating clean, renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emission.
CROZIERVILLE, Montserŕado – Green Guard Eco Solutions officially launched the country’s first Resource Recovery, Carbon Capture, Waste-to-Energy Project in Crozierville Township, Montserrado County.
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The event brought together high-level dignitaries, including City Mayor of Monrovia John C. Siafa, Paynesville City Mayor Roberts Bestman, and the Superintendent of Montserrado County, who joined community members and stakeholders to witness the start of a project poised to redefine waste management and clean energy production in Liberia.
Representing the Office of the Vice President, Prince Menkalo Gbieu, Chief of Staff, delivered the keynote address on behalf of Vice President Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung, who is currently attending to national duties abroad. “This project symbolizes a new chapter in our collective responsibility toward sustainable development,” Gbieu said. “It is a major stride toward cleaner cities, economic resilience, and climate responsibility.”
Green Guard Eco Solutions, the driving force behind the project, stated that the initiative is designed to tackle one of Liberia’s most critical environmental issues, municipal waste, while simultaneously generating clean, renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“This facility is more than a technological milestone,” said Edward Karfia of Green Guard Eco Solutions. “It is a promise that Liberia can lead the region in climate-resilient infrastructure and smart waste innovation. We are proud to pioneer a project that turns environmental liability into lasting socio-economic value.”
Using advanced anaerobic digestion and carbon-capture technologies, the plant will convert solid waste into usable energy, significantly cutting landfill volumes and methane emissions. The system will also incorporate gas capture balloons to mitigate CO₂ output, aligning the project with global net-zero goals.
Green Guard emphasized the multi-dimensional impact of the project, including:
Clean Energy Generation: Waste will be converted into electricity, supporting energy access for underserved communities.
Carbon Emission Reduction: The facility will curb methane and CO₂ emissions through innovative capture technologies.
Job Creation and Skills Development: Operations will generate inclusive, sustainable employment and technical training.
Public Health Benefits: The initiative will reduce open dumping and burning, leading to improved air quality and reduced toxic exposure.
Environmental Stewardship: Restoration of degraded land and protection of water systems through sustainable waste management.
The project also supports several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 6 (Clean Water), SDG 7 (Affordable Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).
Prince Gbieu, on behalf of the Vice President and the national energy committee, called for stronger public-private partnerships, urging collaboration from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation, Liberia Electricity Corporation, and others. “Together, we can shift the narrative—from waste as a burden to waste as a resource,” he said.
As Liberia moves forward in its climate and energy goals, this groundbreaking project stands as a model for what can be achieved through vision, innovation, and committed partnership.
