IdeeThermoStop

ThermoStop is an innovative, climate-friendly paint made entirely from natural waste materials such as eggshells, white clay, cassava or maize starch, and lime. Designed to reflect sunlight and reduce heat absorption on rooftops, ThermoStop helps lower indoor temperatures by up to 7°C in tropical cities where heatwaves are becoming more frequent and dangerous. In many low-income neighborhoods across Africa, especially in cities like Pointe-Noire (Congo-Brazzaville), people live under metal or concrete roofs that trap heat and turn homes into ovens. Most families cannot afford electricity, fans, or air conditioners. This disproportionately affects children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with health issues. ThermoStop offers a natural, ultra-low-cost alternative to synthetic paints and mechanical cooling systems. The paint can be made and applied locally using tools as simple as a grinder, bucket, and brush. It reuses waste that is typically discarded, creating both environmental and economic value. By sourcing materials locally, we reduce dependency on imports and industrial products. Beyond cooling, ThermoStop creates new micro-entrepreneurship opportunities for youth, as they can be trained to produce and apply the paint or sell do-it-yourself kits in their communities. The pilot phase will start with 5 houses in Pointe-Noire to test the effectiveness, ease of use, and community interest. We expect to reduce indoor heat, improve comfort, reuse local waste, and raise awareness of nature-based climate solutions. ThermoStop is more than just a paint—it’s a movement to rethink waste, empower youth, and make climate resilience simple, affordable, and accessible.

I specialize in low-cost eco-innovation by transforming local natural waste into simple, effective, and replicable climate solutions. With strong problem-solving and creative thinking skills, I design sustainable alternatives tailored to vulnerable communities. I can support other organizations by co-developing community pilot projects, delivering training on green entrepreneurship, and advising on frugal, circular approaches to climate adaptation.