Charcoal is a solid fuel used for heating and cooking that is created through the process of carbonisation, which is a process where complex carbon substances such as wood or other biomass are broken down through a slow heating process into carbon. When Charcoal products are produced from biomass sources such as woody agricultural residue, nut shells, etc. it is sustainable charcoal and carbon neutral. Charcoal is produced by slow heating woody biomass in airtight ovens or retorts, in chambers with various gases, or in kilns supplied with limited and controlled amounts of air. Traditional methods of charcoal production cause immense damage to the environment can be life threatening to workers and contribute significantly to the deforestation of the Tropical rain forests, the lungs of the Earth The Agricultural Industry produces much waste which is either left to decompose or in worst case scenarios burnt in the field. We asked ourselves if these natural by products could be better used. We found that many environmentally friendly positives could be found by using these natural resources to produce our Grill Briquettes for you. With the purchase of these otherwise wasted resources we are able to enhance the incomes of poor rural farmers and their families. Every year upwards of 300,000 tonnes of charcoal are imported into the EU alone. In part this is met through illegal charcoal production in the African Tropical rainforests and almost all are derived from wood products .Our ambition is to change that and offer a quality product without compromising on performance. WHY PRODUCE GRILL BRIQUETTES FROM COCONUT MATERIAL Our Briquettes are produced from 100% sustainable resources from the Coconut industry. Whether for professionals or hobby chefs quality, performance and price are the key factors taken into consideration. Now we have made that choice simple 100% Sustainable ArSta Eco Briquettes are made from waste products of the coconut industry and their use directly reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions Long cooking time 3kg of ArSta Eco Briquettes will cook for up to 6hrs, some three times longer than existing products. Our briquettes are Renewable and Reuseable . High cooking temperatures The calorific value is high allowing optimal cooking temperatures for BBQ favourites such as Pulled Pork, Ribs and Steaks. Environmentally friendly To produce such quality no trees need felling and we support Reforestation projects through the sale of our products. Odourfree This natural resource produces no foul or acrid smoke or smells leaving just the natural goodness of the food being prepared. Minimal Ash content Very low ash content maintained through the use of high quality products and processes.