A method and system reprocess soiled animal bedding material commingled with animal manure. In one aspect the soiled animal bedding material is separated in a shaker to send at least a preponderance of the manure to a holding tank. In another aspect the bedding is cleaned, rinsed and color is restored. The bedding material is subsequently dried and a bedding product, fertilizer product, and/or compacted product is formed. Alternatively, said bedding material is dried (without a compacting step) to form a product. In yet another aspect, the steps of separation, cleaning, rinsing and/or color restoration may be omitted.

The present technology provides compositions that include at least about 98 weight percent (“wt %”) n-paraffins which, among other surprising features, may be suitable for use as a diesel fuel, an aviation fuel, a jet fuel blendstock, a blendstock to reduce the cloud point of a diesel fuel, a fuel for portable heaters, and/or as a charcoal lighter fluid. The composition includes at least about 98 wt % C.sub.7-C.sub.12 n-paraffins, where at least about 10 wt % of composition includes n-decane, at least about 20 wt % of the composition includes n-dodecane, and at least about 75 wt % of the composition includes even carbon number paraffins. The composition also includes less about 0.1 wt % oxygenates and less than about 0.1 wt % aromatics. The composition may be produced by a process that includes hydrotreating a biorenewable feedstock comprising at least one of palm kernel oil, coconut oil, babassu oil, microbial oil, or algal oil.

Devices and methods are disclosed for creating a fire in normal and adverse conditions using fire starting tinder housed in lightweight containers and multipurpose cords.

The present technology provides compositions that include at least about 98 weight percent (“wt %”) n-paraffins which, among other surprising features, may be suitable for use as a diesel fuel, an aviation fuel, a jet fuel blendstock, a blendstock to reduce the cloud point of a diesel fuel, a fuel for portable heaters, and/or as a charcoal lighter fluid. The composition includes at least about 98 wt % C.sub.7-C.sub.12 n-paraffins, where at least about 10 wt % of composition includes n-decane, at least about 20 wt % of the composition includes n-dodecane, and at least about 75 wt % of the composition includes even carbon number paraffins. The composition also includes less about 0.1 wt % oxygenates and less than about 0.1 wt % aromatics. The composition may be produced by a process that includes hydrotreating a biorenewable feedstock comprising at least one of palm kernel oil, coconut oil, babassu oil, microbial oil, or algal oil.

A pre-packaged assembly of accelerant-infused charcoal briquettes is provided. The assembly includes a conical sidewall and a base portion attached to the conical sidewall cooperating with the conical sidewall to form a conical volume. A plurality of accelerant-infused charcoal briquettes are disposed within the conical volume. At least one venting structure is disposed to allow airflow through the assembly.

A fire starter device with a cloth or paper substrate, such as a herringbone cloth material, which is coated in a micro crystalline wax. Paraffin wax may also be added to the mixture in a small amount. The device is cut into strips which can be rolled or otherwise positioned to create a fire starter. The ends of the substrate may be left uncoated to promote lighting the ends with a fire source. An auto-starter element can be built into the fire starter near one of the ends. The substrate may be died or printed with a logo or other elements. The wax may be scented.

A cardboard structure is foldable to form a consumable chimney. The cardboard structure comprises four side wall panels that are connected to each adjacent side wall panel by a longitudinal fold line. The cardboard structure further comprises four floor panels that are each connected to the one of the side wall panels by a lateral fold line. Two locking floor panels secure the floor panels in place to form a floor extending inward from the side wall panels and form a central opening in the floor. The cardboard structure may be formed into an assembled chimney by a few simple folding operations. The cardboard chimney then supports the burning of an accelerant, such as newsprint, which then ignites a solid fuel source, such as charcoal, that is received in the chimney.

The present technology relates to hydrocarbon fluids, and more particularly, a hydrocarbon lighter fluid derived from renewable sources. Specifically, renewable fatty acids/glycerides are converted to a charcoal lighter fluid with the same or better performance than a petroleum middle distillate derived charcoal lighter fluid.

A combustible heat source for an aerosol-generating article, the combustible heat source comprising: carbon; an alkaline earth metal peroxide ignition aid; and a binding agent comprising at least one non-cellulosic film-forming polymer.

A combustible log torch which can be ignited to provide heat for warmth or cooking, and light for illumination can be made by compacting a mixture of wood sawdust and a food grade binder. Such combustible log torches are convenient and safe to use and provide optimal characteristics of quickly providing a bonfire without the need for a fireplace or a fire pit. The fire produced by such combustible logs is also optimal for safely and conveniently cooking food items. Such a combustible log torch can be manufactured by a method which comprises compacting a composition which is comprised of a mixture of wood particles and a food grade binder under a pressure of at least about 5 psi (0.034 megapascals) in a mold to produce the combustible log torch having at least one vertical cavity (hole) which extend vertically through the entire length of the combustible log torch.