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About GreenCycle Liberia, Inc.

Reducing waste, restoring balance, protecting tomorrow

Founded in 2025 in Monrovia, GreenCycle Liberia is a flagship initiative transforming Liberia’s solid waste challenges into sustainable economic opportunities.

Our story

Pioneering sustainable transformation

Through recycling, composting and innovative waste-to-value solutions, we are building a cleaner and more resilient nation while creating green jobs, supporting local farmers with organic fertilizers and producing clean biogas for energy.

Powered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in environmental science, engineering, business development and community outreach, GreenCycle Liberia combines innovation and local expertise to revolutionize waste management through a circular economy where waste becomes a resource.

Beyond waste management, our work embodies environmental stewardship, community empowerment and a firm commitment to Liberia’s long-term sustainability. We believe that every discarded item holds potential.

GreenCycle Liberia staff in high-visibility vests

Our mission

To create sustainable waste solutions for Liberia by transforming waste through recycling and composting, empowering communities through active engagement, and reducing our carbon footprint while improving the quality of life for our employees and the communities we serve.

Our vision

To be the leading supplier of nutrient-rich organic fertilizers for agriculture, clean biogas for energy and high-value recycled materials, driving sustainability and innovation in Liberia and beyond.

Our core values

We work together to build a healthier Liberia

We constantly work together to advance our performance, achieve sustainable benefits and maintain strong relationships with our clients and partners.

Sustainability

Preserve natural resources and reduce long-term environmental impacts.

Innovation

Deliver adaptive, evolving solutions at the cutting edge of technology.

Rigor

Ground every project in reliable data and sound scientific analysis.

Impact

Generate tangible environmental, economic and social benefits.

Governance

Board of Directors

Our Board provides strategic direction, oversight and accountability to GreenCycle Liberia, Inc.

Jonathan Z. Sar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GreenCycle Liberia

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Mr. Jonathan Z. Sar

Chairs the Board of Directors and guides GreenCycle Liberia’s strategy, governance and partnerships.

Bush Seth, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of GreenCycle Liberia

Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors

Mr. Bush Seth

Co-chairs the Board of Directors and supports the company’s development, oversight and stakeholder relations.

Meet our team

Management team

A multidisciplinary team specialized in sustainable waste management across industrial, hospitality, agricultural and mining sectors.

Charles Favor Elsar, Jr., Founder and CEO of GreenCycle Liberia

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Charles Favor Elsar, Jr.

Environmental innovator, engineer and leader committed to sustainable transformation across Liberia and Africa, and currently a Ph.D. candidate. He holds a BSc in Mining and Geology and an MSc in Waste Management Engineering (CEA-ValoPro) from INP-HB, Côte d’Ivoire, and an MSc in Process and Bioprocess Engineering from Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France.

Certified in Environmental Law and Protection and Environmental Technology (IFDD / Université Senghor), he previously served as Environmental Engineer and QHSE Manager at Dr SETT Sénégal and worked with Bureau Veritas Liberia in environmental quality control, mining operations and laboratory analysis. Bilingual English–French.

Ashall David Whei, Co-Founder and Technical Director of GreenCycle Liberia

Co-Founder & Technical Director

Ashall David Whei

Chemical engineer who designs, optimizes and oversees GreenCycle Liberia’s waste-to-value processes to the highest standards of efficiency, safety and sustainability. He holds a BSc in Chemical Engineering and an MSc in Analytical Chemistry from INP-HB, Côte d’Ivoire.

Certified in Environmental Technology (IFDD / Université Senghor), he brings strong expertise in process design, analytical techniques and environmental chemistry to recycling, composting and clean energy production. Bilingual English–French.

Roland Yegbeh, Chief Operations Officer of GreenCycle Liberia

Chief Operations Officer

Roland Yegbeh

Leads day-to-day operations, collection and field programs. B.Sc. candidate in Environmental Science at the University of Liberia.

Logistics & Field Operations Supervisor

Thadaeus T. Korkollie

Supervises logistics, collection routes and field teams. B.Sc. candidate at the University of Liberia.

Business Development & Community Engagement Officer

Charlyn M. B. Elsar

Develops partnerships and drives community engagement. B.Sc. candidate in Public Health at the University of Liberia.

Head of Communication & Outreach

Urica Wennah

Leads awareness campaigns and communication with partners and the public.

International expertise

Our international experts

Senior specialists who support our projects with technical, environmental and health & safety expertise.

Gami Bi Ta Innocent, Environmental Expert

International expert · Environment

Gami Bi Ta Innocent

Environmental Expert. Holds a dual Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and is a Ph.D. candidate in Waste Management.

Mariama Sarr, Health and Safety Expert

International expert · Health & Safety

Mariama Sarr

Health & Safety Expert. Holds a Master’s degree in Health & Safety and supports our HSE management and compliance.

In pictures

Our team in action

From community sensitization in Paynesville to meetings with the French Ambassador and AFD Liberia, our team works on the ground every day.

Let’s build a cleaner Liberia together

Talk to our team about your waste challenges, a partnership or a project.