Category: Biomass

This article on waste-to-energy is a reminder that there are areas of technology that seem to attract people who have no compunction about exaggerating their claims, among which is WTE.  Of course, this is easily understood, as this discipline has …

Does Waste-to-Energy Work?  A Simple Question with a Complicated Answer Read More »

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Kenyan reader Gladys Mogo writes: Quick question Craig. How much of biomass briquettes, if any, is used by manufacturing industries in the US?  We have successfully introduced our biomass briquettes in the local market and the uptake is good. Biomass briquettes are …

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The constant battle to reduce greenhouse gases has resulted in a constant search for more environmentally focused waste disposal systems – from an influx of recycled materials being crafted into other useful objects, through to sourcing eco-friendly treatment systems for …

From a Guest Blogger: Why Anaerobic Digestion Is Environmentally Friendly Read More »

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The total number of blog posts here is rapidly approaching 6000, but there was not a single link to an episode of a reality TV show until now, where this home makeover includes an aquaponics garden. It’s hard not to …

Aquaponics: Such a Beautiful Subject Read More »

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A reader from Africa notes:  I was watching this YouTube video of Mr. Shields speaking on renewable energy investment opportunities, and I must say we have something in common. I have been researching using sugarcane bagasse to make paper. I …

Paper from Sugarcane Bagasse Read More »

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In the discussion following my post BioFertilizer and BioGas from Animal Waste, frequent commenter MarcoPolo notes:  “The reason that Germany leads the world in bio-gas production is mainly due to massive government incentives, and assistance at every level,” and then carries …

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A reader wanted my feedback on a business plan that would sort soiled horse bedding into clean bedding, compost, and fire-logs. I don’t find the business plan compelling. This concept implies collecting and sorting horse waste from farms all over …

One of Countless Biomass Projects That Won't Work Read More »

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The agriculture sector and our forests are producing excessive waste materials that may lead to environment degradation and adversely affect public health. To protect people from these adverse effects, government is making special efforts to generate awareness about scientific methods …

From Guest Blogger Shri Ram: Historical Invention of Briquetting Plant Lets You Recycle Agriculture Waste Read More »

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Fuel runs our life and we all are aware of its expensiveness that everyone can’t afford. To resolve this issue, many people have started looking for alternate options that can meet their desires without burning their pockets. Biomass briquetting machine …

From Guest Blogger Sri: Important Things to Caring for the Environment While Forming Briquettes Read More »

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Here’s a device that devours uneaten food from restaurants, and, with the input of energy, creates top-grade compost from that waste stream in just a few hours.  Apparently, the Hawaiians have created a cycle in which the farmer delivers the …

EcoVim – Waste-Food to Compost Read More »

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