After reading the article on Klimiscoal we were very interested in the eco-fuel they produce from olive pips, at their factory near Kalamata*, and decided to find out more, by visiting the factory. We were impressed by what we found - a family company doing its best to encourage the use of more environmentally friendly fuel. We bought a 40kg bag of the briquettes to try. They are suitable for both open fires and wood burning stoves. We tried them in an open fire and Karin and Staffan tried them in their stove. We were all very pleased with the results.
The briquettes are clean to handle and easy to store in 40kg bags, although unlike wood, must be stored in a dry place. They took a little longer than wood to get started, but once they got going, burnt steadily and gave out a good heat. We all feel we would like to use this fuel to replace some, if not all of our fuel next winter.
The 40kg bags cost 6€ and can be bought directly from the factory. The company will deliver to the Stoupa area, but the minimum order is 1000kg (25 bags of 40kg) which currently costs 110€ plus a delivery charge of 70€ . If a number of people share a delivery we could reduce the delivery costs. They are happy to deliver to several places for one delivery charge, if the properties are in the same general area and easily accessible.
If you are interested is having part of a delivery, please let me know by email
How many 40 kg bags you would like
Where you are, and if you have good road access
If you could act as a base for collection for other people nearby (ie do you have storage - the 40kg bags are about 90x50x30cm and can be stacked)
Phone number and/or email address
Claire claire4parea@gmail.com
The BBQ fuel is more like charcoal and is available in 3kg. 5kg and 10kg bags. As this requires a two stage process, it is more expensive than the fuel for fires. It costs about 1€ per kilo, depending on quantity.
* The factory is in Asprochoma close to the road from Kalamata to the airport, about 1km before the airport. It is quite difficult to find, so if you are in the area, it is best to phone for directions 27210 69454. I have put a map from Google earth, in the gallery under ’other activities’>’maps’ . If you have Google earth, I can email a place mark. (37o03’00N 22o03’32E)
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