Table 2 weighting of waste to fuel conversions in Kampala city
From: City residents, scientists and policy-makers: power in co-producing knowledge
Bio-waste stream | Weight loss during briquette-making | Time for boiling 10 l of water (minutes) | Burning duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
Maize cobs | 75% | 25 | 300 |
Banana peelings | 83% | 20 | 330 |
Potato peelings | 77% | 30 | 270 |
Food waste (maize) | 70% | 25 | 250 |
Mushroom waste | 50% | 35 | 180 |
Cow dung | 65% | 25 | 250 |
Saw dust | 36% | 35 | 210 |
Charcoal dust | 0% | 35 | 240 |