Briketeiksi

Briketeiksi is a term used in Latvia to refer to compressed fuel blocks, typically made from sawdust, wood shavings, agricultural waste, or other organic materials. These blocks are an alternative to traditional firewood and are manufactured by compressing the raw material under high pressure, often with heat, which causes the natural lignin in the material to act as a binder. This process eliminates the need for additional binding agents.

The primary advantage of briketeiksi is their high energy density and consistent burning characteristics. Because they are dried and compressed, they have a lower moisture content than seasoned firewood, leading to more efficient combustion and less smoke. They are also uniform in size and shape, making them easier to store, handle, and feed into stoves and boilers compared to irregularly shaped logs.

Briketeiksi are commonly used for heating residential homes and in industrial applications. Their production is seen as a way to utilize waste materials that would otherwise be discarded, contributing to resource efficiency and potentially reducing landfill waste. The environmental benefits are often highlighted, as burning briketeiksi can be considered carbon-neutral if the source material is sustainably managed. The specific composition of briketeiksi can vary widely depending on the available raw materials in a particular region.