Towards circular waste management: example of support for Jacarandas in Madagascar

As part of the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, Jacarandas, a company specialising in the production of spices and essential oils in Madagascar, benefited from technical assistance to update its Waste Management Plan (WMP). The mission, carried out jointly by LONO (Côte d’Ivoire) and SOATY, a Malagasy expert trained under the programme, aimed to provide the company with a plan aligned with international standards and oriented towards a “Zero Waste” policy, through the recovery or treatment of all waste generated on site.

A comprehensive diagnosis for practical solutions

In collaboration with Jacarandas’ QHSE team, an in-depth technical assessment was conducted to map all waste streams generated by the factory. The results showed that 97% of the waste is organic, mainly consisting of distillation residues. The report proposed several recovery pathways, including pelletisation or methanisation of the residues to partially replace bamboo used as fuel, composting as a complementary solution, and establishing partnerships with specialised service providers for the management of plastics, electronic waste (WEEE), and hazardous waste.

Recommendations for integrated and efficient management

The report includes detailed recommendations to improve traceability and the quantification of waste flows, as well as to integrate water management into the material balance. It also provides monitoring templates and an energy and economic analysis of the recovery potential.

Next steps: towards enhanced environmental performance

To consolidate these results, several actions are planned: launching a pilot project for organic waste recovery, formalising partnerships with the identified service providers, and strengthening monitoring tools and staff training. These efforts will enable Jacarandas to improve its environmental performance, reduce its ecological footprint, and move towards a circular and responsible waste management system, illustrating COLEAD’s commitment to sustainability across agri-food value chains.

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, implemented by COLEAD within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union. This publication receives financial support from the European Union and the OACPS. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the OACPS.