Leaf Log using composted leaves as biofuel

Written by Asinus Asinum Fricat on May 8, 2008 – 9:31 am -

A business has struck green gold, turning composted leaves into ‘logs’ of biofuel that can provide green energy.

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The Leaf Log, as the invention is known, is the brainchild of Peter Morrison, who as chief executive of BioFuels International has already developed several of his green ideas into moneyspinners.

 

The Leaf Log is made from 70 per cent fallen leaves compressed into a 1.2kg cylinder, which can burn for two hours. And, unlike other fuel products, the Leaf Log leaves behind just a tiny amount of ash, which itself can be composted. Read more »


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