Green Pellets Concepción -

| Pollutant / Factor | Firewood (wet) | Coal (industrial) | Green Pellets | |--------------------|----------------|-------------------|----------------| | Moisture | 30–50% | 0% | <10% | | PM2.5 emissions (g/GJ) | ~300 | 200+ | | | CO2 (fossil origin) | none (biogenic) | high | none | | Ash content | 1–3% | 10–20% | 0.5–1% | | Energy density (GJ/m³) | 2–3 | 25 | 10–12 |

: The production and use of green pellets can contribute to more sustainable and efficient mining and metallurgy practices. They allow for better control over the chemical composition and physical properties of the feedstock for smelting processes. green pellets concepción

⚠️ Treated wood, painted wood, plastics – these produce toxic emissions. | Pollutant / Factor | Firewood (wet) |

Look for suppliers certified by and with low ash content (<1%). Local vendors: Look for suppliers certified by and with low

| Challenge | Local Solution | |-----------|----------------| | of pellet stove ($400–$800 USD) | Municipal subsidy programs (e.g., Programa de Recambio de Calefactores – exchange old wood stove for pellet stove). | | Supply chain reliability | Encourage local micro-producers; cooperatives like Red Biomasa Biobío . | | Ash disposal | Use as soil amendment (pellets from pure wood – not plastic). | | Public awareness | Demonstration days at Plaza Independencia (winter). |