[Stoves] Uganda Turns to Local Volcanic Rocks As Substitute for Charcoal

[Cookswell Jikos]

Hello everyone,


Would anyone know more about exactly what type of rocks these area?

*''Ms Twine said the rocks only work in the solar-powered Eco Stove, which
comes with an internal air supply system that helps heat up the rocks.*

*The stove is also fitted with an on-off switch that enables the rocks to
burn when turned on, and cool and return to their natural state when turned
off. The stove comes with a radio, phone charger and has two lights.*

*Unlike charcoal which burns down to ash, these rocks can be used multiple
times without losing their power or texture.*

*Domestic stoves retail at Ush200,000 ($53) together with the rocks while a
"bag" of the rocks alone sells for Ush35,000 ($9) for domestic use and can
last up to six months.*

*Ms Twine says since the stove does not emit smoke, those using it are
protected from indoor pollution.*

*"They [rocks] do not produce smoke, burn for a long time and you do not
need charcoal anymore," she adds*
 http://allafrica.com/stories/201806060869.html
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Teddy Kinyanjui
Sustainability Director



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