VOICED : Rubbish burning stove helps clean up

The video discusses an innovative cooking method in Kenya's Rift Valley, where rubbish is used as fuel for a stove, reducing reliance on charcoal and firewood. This method, developed by architect Jim Orchard and funded by the UN, offers benefits such as cost savings, faster cooking, and a cleaner environment. The Community Cooker has attracted global interest, with inquiries from various countries. While it cannot burn all materials, it effectively reduces plastic waste, benefiting both the environment and residents.

What is the primary benefit Dorcas experiences by using the community cooker?

• It allows her to cook more food at once.

• It saves her money by reducing charcoal use.

• It helps her connect with her neighbors.

• It provides a new source of income.

How does the community cooker contribute to a cleaner village?

• By minimizing the use of firewood.

• By reducing the need for plastic bags.

• By encouraging the use of solar panels.

• By promoting the use of electric stoves.

Who was responsible for developing the community cooker?

• A local farmer in the Rift Valley.

• A Nairobi-born architect named Jim Orchard.

• A Kenyan government official.

• A group of international scientists.

What is one limitation of the community cooker mentioned in the transcript?

• It cannot burn rubber due to toxic smoke.

• It is too expensive for most villagers.

• It can only be used during the day.

• It requires a lot of maintenance.

What is the future goal for the community cooker project?

• To replace all traditional stoves in Kenya.

• To make it a mandatory cooking method in schools.

• To expand its use to various countries worldwide.

• To develop a solar-powered version.