Type Private | Website ecozoomstove.com | |
EcoZoom is a certified B Corporation that makes charcoal, wood and biomass cook stoves. The company has offices in Portland, Oregon and Nairobi, Kenya. EcoZoom holds the exclusive license to distribute stove technology designed by Aprovecho in developing countries and a second license to distribute in the United States.
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History
EcoZoom was started in April 2011 by Ben West to increase the distribution of improved cookstoves in developing nations. The company’s mission is to bring ecological products to the world. In 2016, the company introduced solar lighting products to their portfolio.
Timeline
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Product design
EcoZoom stoves use a rocket stove design for efficient combustion of fuel. As a result, less fuel is used compared to an open fire with less smoke emitted, helping cooks from inhaling harmful smoke while using less natural resources.
Business model
EcoZoom sells stoves direct-to-consumer in the US while completing multiple international projects in Haiti, Kenya, Mexico, Rwanda, Somalia, and South Africa.