From Fruit Waste to Bio Logs: Argentina's Innovative Solution

🌱Argentina's apple and pear cider industry generates 75,000 metric tons of fruit waste annually.

🔥Jose Alberto Arenberry invented a process to transform the fruit waste into solid logs that can be used as fuel.

🌍The bio logs offer a sustainable alternative to firewood and charcoal, contributing to waste reduction and carbon emission reduction.

🏭Biot, Jose's company, collaborates with cider makers to collect and repurpose the fruit waste for bio log production.

💡The bio logs have various uses, including composting, heating, and making vinegar.

How are the bio logs made?

—The fruit waste, known as pumice, is processed and mixed with water to create a slushy mixture. It is then shaped into logs and dried for use as fuel.

Can the bio logs replace traditional fuels like firewood and charcoal?

—Yes, the bio logs are a sustainable alternative to firewood and charcoal. They provide the same amount of energy and have a similar effect on air quality.

Where can I buy bio logs?

—Bio logs can be purchased directly from Biot, Jose's company. Customers need to visit their farm to pick up the product.

What other uses does pumice have?

—Pumice has multiple uses, including composting, heating, and making vinegar. It is a versatile material with various applications.

Is the bio log production process scalable?

—The current process is slow and difficult to scale up. However, there are ongoing experiments and improvements to optimize production efficiency.

00:00Argentina's apple and pear cider industry generates a significant amount of fruit waste, known as pumice.

01:09Jose Alberto Arenberry discovered a way to turn the fruit waste into solid logs that can replace firewood and charcoal.

02:03The process starts with crushing the fruit and adding water to create a slushy mixture.

04:41The mixture is shaped into logs and dried for use as bio fuel.

06:10Bio logs are popular for traditional Argentine barbecues and are used by restaurants and individuals.

07:14Biot collaborates with cider makers to collect the fruit waste and repurpose it for bio log production.

07:31Scaling up the production process is a challenge that the company is working on.

08:00The bio logs offer a sustainable solution and contribute to waste reduction and carbon emission reduction.