2. Project Overview  Solving the problem of energy in the home  Investigated the viability of biogas as energy sourced  Fuel can be sourced from food by- products and animal waste

3. Proposal: Biogas Digester Used for Cooking and Lighting  Build small-scale bio-digester for each household  Connected to gas stove and gas lanterns  Gas produced is burnt for cooking food and lighting  Used as an alternative to wood fires and candles  Cleaner heat – no smoke inhalation – healthier

4. Problem: Crop Drying  Traditionally takes place in the home  Heat from wood fire rises and dries maize  Biogas stove does not produce required heat  Current method is unhealthy due to smoke inhalation  Damages crops

5. Solution: Food Drying Hut  Simple design – easy to build and maintain  Same method – Culturally sensitive  Healthier – No smoke inhalation  Possible to use unwanted biogas material

6. Cost Calculations Biogas Kit  Stoves cost between £7 - £12  Lanterns £3 – 2 Per household  Digester costs around £31 each  Total kit - £49  ~10,000 homes ~£500,000  Total cost for digester and stove combo - around £400,000 Maize Dryer  Still researching size/construction  Clay bricks and thatch are locally sourced

7. Prototype  Contacted Waste and Recycling Team  Many health and safety issues to consider, plus Gov’t regulations  MMU is currently preparing for an HSE audit next year  Decided better for all to make unseeded prototype at home  Process should help with manual and safety concerns in Bambui

8. Cultural Considerations  Change is good, too much change too soon can be resisted  Education programs to inform community of benefits of recycling – flyers  Effective communication with community about projects  Provide instruction manuals with clear direction on how to build projects

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