Charcoal dust

Every day, charcoal that is used for cooking, is sold in Haiti. The dust that escapes from the charcoal has accumulated all over the country. What to do with this "forgotten charcoal", with this precious energy that is not used and leads to pollution?

This video shows that you can mix the charcoal dust with molasses or other natural binders like cassava paste to make briquettes that cost 40% less than the conventional charcoal for the same heating power.

You can learn how to make briquettes, both mechanically and manually. This activity allows on the one hand for recycling unused resources and on the other hand for contributing to the protection of the environment.

This short film is part of the skills development campaign "Learning and Working" developed by UNESCO-UNEVOC.

It contains a set of video and print materials that showcase some practical examples of different activities persons can undertake in an informal setting in order to take up sustainable livelihoods, using simple and easily accessible materials and tools.

The films are accompanied by corresponding booklets. Click on http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/fileadmi... to access the booklet for this short film.

For more information on the skills development campaign "Learning and Working" visit: http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/learning...




Directed by Ramigé Film Production
Produced by UNESCO
© UNESCO 1997