Low-cost machine transforming organic waste into sustainable fuel
The devastating impact of deforestation for charcoal production
According to a UN based report, about 8.2 million trees were cut down for charcoal between 2011 and 2017. This largely contributes to the 25 to 35 percent of climate-changing greenhouse gases which come from biomass burning.
Briquette making machines are also very expensive due to their industrially-focused designed nature, limiting access to sustainable fuel alternatives.
Explore the use of organic waste like fruit peels or second hand clothing for making briquettes as an alternative for charcoal. Design a low cost briquette making machine that makes sustainable fuel production accessible to communities.
Creating accessible technology that transforms waste into sustainable energy solutions while addressing the global deforestation crisis through innovative engineering design.
By utilizing organic waste instead of trees, this machine directly addresses deforestation while providing communities with an affordable way to produce clean-burning fuel alternatives.
Detailed CAD drawings showing multiple design iterations and mechanical engineering solutions for the briquette making machine
Completed physical prototype demonstrating the working briquette making machine with cost-effective design implementation
Gather organic waste materials like fruit peels and used clothing
Prepare and process waste materials for briquette formation
Use machine to compress materials into solid briquette form
Produce eco-friendly briquettes as charcoal alternatives
Reduces deforestation by providing sustainable alternatives to charcoal production
Transforms organic waste into valuable energy resources, reducing landfill burden
Low-cost design makes sustainable fuel production accessible to communities
Designed for local production rather than large industrial operations
Significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from biomass burning
Produces clean-burning fuel alternatives with higher efficiency
Transforming waste into sustainable energy while protecting forests