Sustainability

Sustainability

Commerce that nourishes the land.

Gurahano exists to connect Rwandan farmers to fair markets while leaving the soil, water and communities stronger than we found them. From terraced fields to your doorstep, every step is measured against its footprint.

Regenerative sourcing

We buy direct from 120+ Rwandan cooperatives practising terraced, organic-aligned farming that restores soil health.

Plastic-free packaging

Produce arrives in biodegradable leaf-wrap and reusable crates. 70% of our packaging is compostable or returnable.

Low-emission delivery

Last-mile runs use electric trikes and consolidated route batching to cut CO₂ per order by 45% since 2024.

Water stewardship

Our partner farms use drip irrigation and rainwater capture, and we audit water use across the cold chain.

Our progress, in numbers

94%

Local produce sourced within Rwanda

70%

Packaging compostable or returnable

12 tonnes

Plastic avoided year-to-date

126

Cooperatives partnered

Zero-waste marketplace

Ugly-but-delicious produce gets its own shelf at a discount — diverting surplus from landfill and rewarding smart shoppers.

Solar cold chain

Our Kigali hub runs collection and cold storage on rooftop solar, keeping greens crisp on renewable energy.

Fair-pay cooperatives

Direct contracts mean farmers receive up to 80% of the retail price, paid weekly via mobile money.

Grow with us.

Every order funds farmer cooperatives and packaging innovation. Shop the harvest and be part of the change.

Shop sustainably