renewable energy

Hand operated briquette press – utilizing waste paper and sawdust

Posted on August 8, 2016February 9, 2018 by Kobus Venter in Emission Reduction, fuel briquettes, Renewable Energy, Wood

Firewood dependence for cooking in the developing world has resulted in forests being depleted at a rate of 2.5 to 3% per year. It is here in the poorest parts of the world that villagers spend a good portion of their time gathering wood to cook, heat and make charcoal. To counter this dependence … Continue reading Hand operated briquette press – utilizing waste paper and sawdust →

Charcoal from invasive alien tree species

Posted on January 5, 2012March 31, 2013 by Kobus Venter in Biochar, Charcoal

By Vuthisa We recently concluded a feasibility study into the viability of rolling out portable metal kilns to eradicate invasive alien tree species. The cattle farm in question is situated in Franklin, approximately 30 km North of Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. To achieve this task we adapted the Portable Kiln system and made it into … Continue reading Charcoal from invasive alien tree species →