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Update JAN 2021 – HRS & RMD

by Russell | Feb 19, 2021 | Himalayan Rocket Stove

“May you live in interesting times” is said to be an old Chinese curse. As interesting as 2020 was, I suspect the coming years will also continue to be so. Many of the ecosystems that support life on earth are dangerously stressed and in decline. The Himalayan...

What is the Himalayan Rocket Stove?

by Russell | Mar 12, 2019 | Himalayan Rocket Stove

Clean efficient biomass combustion for Himalayan households (and beyond) What’s in a name? At Himalayan Rocket Stove, we use design that is known around the world as a “rocket stove”. There are both metallic and non-metallic versions of rocket stoves, in each case the...

Australian Social Entrepreneur makes an impact on Women, Forests and Air in India

by Russell | Mar 12, 2019 | Himalayan Rocket Stove

MEDIA RELEASE Himalayan Rocket Stove Positive Impacts 20 Feb 2019 Australian Social Entrepreneur makes an impact on Women, Forests and Air in India. Social enterprise start-up introduces high efficiency combustion heaters to the Himalayas using new technology Reduces...

Numbers and Energy

by Russell | Aug 12, 2018 | Himalayan Rocket Stove

For those who like numbers… The Eco1 Rocket Stove we make has approx 1630 MJ of energy embedded (embodied) in the steel. Add a bit for the manufacturing and transportation we can round that up to about 1800MJ. The expected lifespan is around 10 years, so we can...