Fuel From Old Newspapers

FUEL FROM OLD NEWSPAPERS 

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Don't throw away old newspapers. During brownouts or when you run out of gas for cooking, fuel from old newspapers can be used.

Procedure:

1. Soak old newspapers in water (or inside pages of magazines) for about 2 hours.

2. After soaking, tear into pieces, mash into balls about 2 inches in diameter.

3. Squeeze out the water.

4. Spread over a cement surface under the sun for drying.

5. After drying is complete, pack in plastic bags so that moisture will not be absorbed.

6. Use as fuel as substitute for wood or charcoal.

Source:        PCARRD Farmnews February 1984

Descriptor:   Fuel technology

Descriptor:   Newspapers

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