[Stoves] Briquettes made from bamboo waste and elephant grass waste

[Crispin Pemberton-Pigott]

Dear Kevin

Why are messages to your email address bouncing?
Crispin


From: Stoves <stoves-bounces at lists.bioenergylists.org> On Behalf Of Kevin McLean
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:11 AM
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Subject: [Stoves] Briquettes made from bamboo waste and elephant grass waste

In Africa, we are turning bamboo and elephant grass waste into char using the top down burn method.  Bamboo farmers trim the leaves, branches and tops to sell poles.  The leaves, branches and tops are considered waste and usually left on the ground to rot.  My colleague in Malawi (Clement) sees the potential and has hired 10 men to char the bamboo waste.  They make 180 large bags of char per day.  From this, they make 60 large bags of briquettes to replace wood charcoal.  I’m sure this char would work well as a biochar soil amendment.

I'm sure this has been done before. Does anyone have experiences they can share?




Thanks,
Kevin

Kevin McLean, President
Sun24.org

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