FOATZ Chief Executive Officer—Operations Michael Gomela is talking about the importance of using a clay stove. A clay stove is a traditional, eco-friendly cooking device commonly used in rural areas of Africa. These stoves are typically handcrafted from locally available materials, such as clay, sand, and sometimes animal dung, making them an affordable and sustainable option for cooking.
Benefits of using Clay Stove:
- Energy Efficiency: Clay stoves are designed to use less fuel, and their enclosed design conserves heat, which helps food cook faster and reduces the fuel needed.
- Environmental Benefits: By consuming less firewood, clay stoves reduce deforestation and limit the emission of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere, which is familiar with traditional open-fire cooking.
- Health Benefits: Your health and the health of your loved ones are of utmost importance. Traditional open-fire cooking can produce a lot of smoke, which can lead to respiratory problems, particularly for women and children who spend more time near the cooking area. Clay stoves, on the other hand, produce less smoke, improving indoor air quality and promoting better health.
- Affordability: We understand the financial constraints many households face. That’s why we want to emphasize that clay stoves, being made from easily available materials, are often much cheaper than modern stoves. This makes them an accessible and affordable option for low-income households in many regions in Tanzania.
