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CHARCOAL FROM SAWDUST Charcoal Logs for BBQ By _________ Department of __________, University Course Code Teacher’s Name ______ October 2021 INTRODUCTION Charcoal manufacturing has been recognised as one of the primary sources of deforestation and forest degradation in Zambia and Ethiopia. Traditional charcoal-making processes produce a lot of carbon dioxide and waste a lot of wood, harming the environment greatly, leading to destruction of the world’s rainforests, notably in African tropical rainforests. This paper presents the problem of manufacturing charcoal and its affects while also offering a solution to the problem. The recycling of charcoal by using its sawdust to manufacture a compressed and carbonized form of it that burns longer without having any additives or chemicals mixed in it can be used as an entrepreneurial venture. PROBLEMS RELATED TO CHARCOAL The charcoal manufacturing and consumption system includes activities that have negative environmental, health, and socioeconomic consequences. Each recognised activity contains actors and inputs that can produce agents with their own set of consequences. To retrieve the charcoal, the procedure entails tree felling, crosscutting, kiln building and covering, wood carbonization, kiln tending, and breaking. Charcoal manufacturing has been recognised as one of the primary sources of deforestation and forest degradation in Zambia, according to studies. Traditional charcoal-making processes produce a lot of carbon dioxide and waste a lot of wood. Ethiopia is one of Africa’s top charcoal producers, with over 3 million tonnes consumed annually by urban users. Research was carried out to determine the amount of charcoal produced as well as its environmental and social implications. A basic random sample procedure was used to choose a total of 305 respondents. Climate change quantification techniques were used to determine the quantity of greenhouse gas emissions from charcoal production, and propensity score matching was used to determine the influence of charcoal production on household income. The findings indicated that the yearly rate of charcoal production and carbon dioxide equivalent emissions are on the rise. Charcoal producers in most underdeveloped countries employ inefficient and wasteful methods, such as building temporary earthen kilns for earth batch. Wood from natural forest and agricultural clearance is compacted in a pit, covered with straw or other vegetation kinds, and then buried beneath a layer of dirt. It was lit using flaming embers introduced at one or more spots at the bottom of the stack after some arranging. Throughout the subsequent fire, the charcoal maker’s job is to open and close a series of vent holes, heating the wood while burning as little as possible. STEPS TAKEN BY THE UNITED NATION The United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD) is the acronym for the United Nations Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries. The Programme, which began in 2008, leverages on the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s convening function and technical experience, as well as those of the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Environment Programme. The Programme encourages all stakeholders, including indigenous peoples and other forest-dependent groups, to participate in national and international REDD+ implementation in an informed and meaningful way. REDD+ preparedness activities in 65 partner nations in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America are also supported by the programme. ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE: CHARCOAL LOGS FROM SAWDUST Charcoal logs are used extensively for BBQ, not only in domestic households but also, in restaurants and cafes. This entrepreneurial venture focuses on the manufacturing of charcoal logs from the residue left after burning of charcoal i.e., sawdust. These charcoal logs are made from discarded hardwood sawdust that has been repurposed. Contains >90% pure carbon for high, steady, and dependable heat with no spark. It’s a high-density charcoal that cooks for nearly six hours. The sole binder is the oil in the wood, which is generated from hardwood sawdust that has been compressed before being carbonised. So, you may enjoy your barbecuing in the manner intended by nature. Benefits offered by these upcycled charcoal logs: (+4 Hours) Long Burn Time Clean-up is simple with low ash levels. Reusable—relight and chop for up to 7 burns. Charcoal with the highest density available. There are no binders in clean cooking. There are no fillers in this product. There are no chemicals. It is completely sustainable. Made from sawdust from hardwood trees. The perfect upgrade for casual grilling at home or on the road. It works well with all types of grills, including smokers, kettles, and ceramic grills, whether you’re cooking slowly and low or ramping up the heat. The company is dedicated to producing environmentally friendly charcoal from hardwood sawdust that would otherwise wind up in landfills. The business would also promise to plant a tree whenever an order is placed. CONCLUSION Charcoal production and combustion are one of the main factors for environmental degradation. Recycling charcoal sawdust for a completely new product that provides the same effect but better is the motive of this entrepreneurial venture at its best. Plus, it offers an environmental benefit by promising to plant a tree for every purchase. The charcoal logs pack would last a long time and would be easy to clean up for it does not result in much residue. This venture can cause a positive effect all over the world and provide new job opportunities for many. This business would act as a social cause for everyone around the globe with the ripples of its benefits being felt everywhere. REFERENCES Charcoal: A Burning Issue. (2019, December 27). Charcoal: A Burning Issue. Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/charcoal-burning-issue Tassie, K., Misganaw, B., Addisu, S., & Tesfaye, E. (2021b, June 16). Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Charcoal Production Activities of Rural Households in Mecha District, Ethiopia. Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Charcoal. Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://www.hindawi.com/journals/aag/2021/6612720/ Ajimotokan, H. A., Ehindero, A. O., Ajao, K. S., Adeleke, A. A., Ikubanni, P. P., & Shuaib-Babatab, Y. L. (2019, November). Combustion characteristics of fuel briquettes made from charcoal particles and sawdust agglomerates. Charcoal Particles and Sawdust Agglomerates. Retrieved October 24, 2021, from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S246822761930763X