Uganda
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Briquettes, as fuel, are virtually smokeless and slow-burning. They are easy to store and to transport. They burn three times longer than charcoal. Their use poses a lower risk to the respiratory health of users. Briquettes heat up evenly and remain at a constant temperature for a long time. They are more efficient fuel than either wood or charcoal, so their use reduces the cutting of trees for firewood, hence helping to conserve the environment. |
Briquettes are made from 100% organic waste and residues. They are designed to be long burning (up to four hours), reducing cooking costs by 20% to 40%. It is estimated that 0.8 kg of briquettes is equivalent to one kilogram of traditional charcoal of average quality. |
A kilogram of charcoal briquettes costs between USh 1000 - 1,500, or approximately USD 0.28 - 0.41. It takes a minimum of two hours to make. |
They last three times more than charcoal when burning. It can last for more than 5 years if stored in a cool dry place. |
Not applicable. |
Energy saving stove and cooking utensils. |
Briquettes are not water resistant. |
The briquettes are sold at JEEP, supermarkets and through most of the environmental CBOs operating in Uganda. |
Training is required to make them.
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Using briquettes as an alternative energy source reduces the fuelwood-cutting that contributes to deforestation. This allows trees to remain standing as carbon sinks, which helps to slow climate change.
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This solution is used in rural and urban areas of Uganda by over 1000 users.
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This solution has been successful because it is affordable; it lasts longer than charcoal; it is smokeless, efficient, and environment friendly. Support comes from development partners and from the government of Uganda.
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Raw materials needed or used may include charcoal dust, dry food-peelings, ash, water, cassava flour, clay, and/or molasses.
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Not relevant.
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It can be picked up from the JEEP head office in Kyanja.
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The materials used are cheap and readily available in our communities.
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There is support coming from development partners and from the government.
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JEEP- Joint Energy and Environment Project, 7 Miles, Gayaza Rd, Kyanja, Kampala, P. O. Box 4264, Uganda. +256 414 578 316. Email: info@jeepfolkecenter.org
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https://jeepfolkecenter.org/
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Joint Energy and Environment Projects
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2021-03-15
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