Kampala Jellitone - Briquette Maker

From Timbuktu Chronicles Mon Sep 29 2014, 13:00:00

Kampala Jellitone in Uganda is a:

...producer of briquettes made from agricultural wastes. Made mainly from sawdust, peanut husks and coffee waste, the fuel replaces wood and charcoal helping protect the rich biodiversity of the area. Schools, hospitals and factories across the country are buying 130 tonnes a month of briquettes, along with efficient stoves for heating and cooking.

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