No trees are felled for our coconut briquettes, bamboo charcoal & marabou charcoal – we upcycle and plant additional trees.
Eco-friendly & Sustainable Grilling through Upcycling
Most grillers believe that their good charcoal comes from Germany. Unfortunately, this is a misconception, as independent tests by WDR and Ökotest prove that most German charcoal is imported from South America and Africa, often from illegally logged tropical wood. You can find out more about this topic in our blog post Sustainable Grilling with Charcoal Made in Germany.
McBrikett offers an alternative through environmentally conscious products like KOKOKO, BAMBUKO, and MARABU, giving every consumer the chance to act in an environmentally friendly way. No trees are cut down for our products! Instead, sustainable raw materials are used that are left over as by-products from industry. Charcoal from upcycling.
FLOOD PROTECTION
The tree roots increase the water retention capacity of the soil by forming a system of cavities. The soil is also held together by the roots, which prevents landslides.
CONVERSION OF CO2 TO OXYGEN
Every day, a mature tree provides enough oxygen for up to 15 people to breathe.
CARBON STORAGE
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EVERY 1.2 SECONDS
FOREST AREAS THE SIZE OF A FOOTBALL FIELD ARE BEING DESTROYED
COOLING THE SOIL
It has been proven that forests are cooler than fields or cities. Especially in already warm countries, forests are often cleared due to poverty. Reforestation is particularly important here.
15%
ALL GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ARE A RESULT OF DEFORESTATION
HABITAT AND FOOD SOURCE
A single tree is home to hundreds of living beings: insects, fungi, mosses, rodents, birds, and many more. Not only are these animals dependent on trees; a million animal and plant species worldwide are now threatened with extinction. (Source: Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)).
80%
ALL OF THE WORLD'S FORESTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN DESTROYED
2.8 BILLION
HECTARES OF OUR EARTH ARE CURRENTLY COVERED WITH FOREST. REPLANTING AN ADDITIONAL 900 MILLION HECTARES IS POSSIBLE. THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO THE LAND AREA OF THE USA
No tree will be cut down
Upcycling
No tropical wood
Planting trees together
We not only want to prevent more trees from being cut down, but also ensure that new trees are planted. The world should be able to breathe better and become greener!
That's why we donate a portion of our proceeds to reforestation. And every individual can help make the world a little greener.
In addition to our sustainable barbecue charcoal made from bamboo shavings or coconut shells, you can now also purchase trees with your order, which will be planted where they are most needed. 100% of the money goes towards the reforestation of rainforests where deforestation is particularly severe and our global climate is threatened.
Independent Research & Testing
According to the UN, over 50% of the world's felled trees are processed into charcoal. In the following articles, WMF, ÖKO-TEST, and Süddeutsche Zeitung address the question of how eco-friendly our charcoal is.
The Dirty Business of Charcoal
WWF Charcoal Market Analysis 2018
CONVERSION OF CO2 TO OXYGEN
Per day, a mature tree provides enough oxygen for up to 15 people to breathe.
CARBON SEQUESTRATION
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COCONUT SHELL CHARCOAL – the eco-friendly alternative
Industry has long used the coconut palm to produce a wide variety of products. However, it is limited to the flesh (copra) and fruit water (coconut water) of the coconut. The coconut shell is usually not used and is disposed of and burned as a "waste product".
McBrikett practices upcycling, the recycling of waste products, and has recognized the potential of the coconut shell. It has made it its mission to process and upgrade this 100% natural and extremely energy-rich by-product of industry into a useful everyday product, in the spirit of sustainability and environmental protection.
From 100% natural by-products
Upcycling
No tropical wood
BAMBOO – the green all-rounder
As bamboo is a type of grass, it grows particularly quickly. Depending on the species, bamboo "lignifies" after just 3-5 years and can be harvested for further processing.
In addition to its rapid regrowth, bamboo has other outstanding properties. Due to its particularly dense cell structure, it has a high surface hardness. Furthermore, it is very flexible and possesses high elasticity, which makes it very popular not only as a building material in furniture construction but also in building construction and the manufacturing of everyday objects.
In the industrial manufacturing of bamboo products, bamboo shavings are produced, which are usually simply disposed of. This by-product provides the raw material for our high-quality bamboo briquettes. Thus, we have utilized the potential of this sustainable source for reuse.
From 100% natural by-products
Supports small, local farmers
No tree has to be cut down
MARABU – Premium Charcoal from Cuba
The MARABU tree is actually a bush and is unsuitable for the furniture industry due to its gnarled growth. However, it grows quite quickly and is therefore regularly pruned for forest and landscape maintenance. And so that the wood is not simply burned pointlessly, the unsaleable wood is used for energy generation in the form of first-class charcoal.
“El Marabú” was imported to Cuba from Southern Africa in the 19th century and has since spread unhindered across over 1.2 million hectares of land. The plant forms bushes and small trees up to 10 meters high and must be uprooted entirely, including the root, to prevent immediate regrowth. In Cuba, it has long been considered a curse on agriculture and has taken over large parts of the cultivated land. As a result, the island's dependence on food imports from other supplier countries is increasing, and those working in the agricultural sector are forced into idleness.
The export of Marabú charcoal is now developing into a promising economic factor with mutual benefits. The tree is, of course, not subject to the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Use of wood that is useless to industry
Supports small, local farmers and families in Cuba
Charcoal, Briquettes, Firelighters, BBQ Aprons & Grilling Accessories
In our online shop you will find high-quality grill briquettes and charcoal, as well as firelighters and accessories.
