Why Maize Briquettes Are Better Alternative To Charcoal
Every bag of charcoal burned is another tree lost.
By Dorothy Yegon
For decades, charcoal has been the default cooking and heating fuel for million of Kenyans especially in urban areas.
But it is increasingly clear that this dependency is not just unsustainable , it is destructive.
Deforestation, rising fuel prices and health risks from smoke inhalation are just some of the costs we're paying for our reliance on charcoal.
There is however cleaner , cheaper and smart alternative growing in our fields maize briquettes.
Made from agricultural waste like maize cobs and stalks, briquettes offer sustainable energy source that could reduce pressure on our forests while improving live hoods.
Unlike charcoal which often involves illegal logging and massive wood consumption, maize briquettes are made from what wood otherwise be burned as waste.
The environmental contrast s stark charcoal production contributes significantly to Kenya's deforestation crisis which is tied to erratic rainfall, soil erosion and biodiversity loss.
Every bag of charcoal burned is another tree lost. In contrast, maize briquettes use crop residue a byproduct of our most common staple meaning no tree needs to be cut.
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