The idea with the briquettes is to create a more sustainable and cheaper alternative to the widely used charcoal. The charcoal requires a huge amount of tree-cutting and is a big environmental sinner. It is a carbon residue, produced by removing the water from the wood. It is primarily used for cooking and heating by the local households, companies, institutions, etc.

The project has succesfully developed a new formula and measurements. The briquettes are made from carbonized sawdust mixed with a binder composed of cassava flour and water. 

We believe that with continued effort and innovation, our briquettes will become a staple in local households and businesses, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future in Nkhata Bay.

We aim to inspire other companies, farmers, and households in Malawi to acquire their own biogas plants and help make the world a bit greener. 

Biogas is a renewable energy source that, through anaerobic digestion, converts organic matter into biogas and fertilizer. It can be used for cooking and heating homes.

The use of biogas will not only reduces methane emissions, but also decreases the use of the charcoal, which is the main reason for the thousands of trees being cut down every year here in Malawi.

This intervention aims to meet the demand for affordable drinking glasses in Nkhata Bay. Our aim is to repurpose old glass bottles abundant in the area into functional drinking glasses, providing a sustainable, cost-effective solution for the community.