Minimum number of members |
3 |
Maximum number of members |
5 |
Equipment |
Briquette makers x 2 |
Materials |
Old newspapers, bucket of water. |
Cost |
Free |
Location |
Garden |
Length of workshop |
1.5 hours |
Workshop description |
A relaxed meeting in the garden to learn about sustainable fuels and energy saving in the home. The workshop also includes making, marketing and selling recycled paper fire briquettes. |
Workshop aims |
By the end of the workshop members will:
- have a better understanding of the sustainable fuels currently available in the U.K.
- discuss the type of fuels used in our homes and how we might save energy and reduce energy bills in the home.
- have a go at making recycled paper fire briquettes.
- be asked to think about how Make, Do and Mend can market and sell the briquettes to fund further workshops.
- develop real business skills including product development, marketing, selling and customer service.
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Other information |
This workshop is dependent on dry weather. Please bring along any old newspapers for reuse. |
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