Ecological stove, firewood saving reduces consumption of forest resources and improve the quality of life for families.

With great satisfaction they have been receiving many families living in the lower reaches of rivers and ranchería Tapias ecological stoves delivered by the Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira, Corpoguajira, and the Association of Professional Environmentalists in La Guajira, Asopagua, who believe that with this type of mitigation alternatives seek to reduce deforestation and significantly reduce the amount of firewood consumption when preparing food.

Finally he left behind the old wood stove and with it the old practices for cooking, since to keep the fire burning a greater amount of wood was used, causing a negative impact on the environment by forest degradation, the greenhouse gases generation and deteriorating health of families.

As part of efforts to mitigate the environmental impact, It is necessary to promote the implementation of cooking systems whose combustion more efficient, and improve drainage systems and emissions control, smoke and ashes, in order to reduce the effects caused by exposure to pollutants and protect health.

In total they will be delivered 216 ecological stoves equal number of families. It should be noted that these three elements are provided hob, an oven, a venting channel for burning wood, fireplace and an airtight compartment for storing ashes, finished with glazed brick, wrought iron and stainless steel. It is sennaalar that beneficiaries receive training for proper handling and proper use of them., who will contribute to reduce pollution, thus improving their quality of life.

additional advantages:

• Low construction costs
• Risk reduction burns
• Better use of firewood: less firewood, less heat
• Saving a 30% a 60% firewood consumption
• Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and their impact on forests, habitats and biodiversity
• Adaptability (the user decides where to place more comfortable use)