Advantages of the
The Integrated Solar Cooking Method
- Does not pollute
- Saves forests
- Prevents fires
- Cost & Energy efficient
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| SIMPLE - SMALL - RELIABLE | THE WOOD PROBLEM |
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Solar “Cookits” Stoves are
Cheap, Durable and Easy to Use | Half the World’s People
Burn Wood for Cooking
Wood for Cooking Purposes
Destroys Forests |
| THE SMOKE PROBLEM |
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Half the World’s Population is Exposed to Indoor Pollution.
Smoke from Cooking Kills Over 1.6 Million People Each Year. |
| The Cost Problem |
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Many Poor Families in Developing Countries
Spend 1/3 to 1/2 of their Income on Fuel |
| HOW TO MAKE YOUR SOLAR COOKER |
The CooKit is a, portable solar cooker. It can be made in one to two hours and can cook one large pot of food for about six people. For larger famiies, make a larger CooKit or several this size. |
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Construction Materials
- Corrugated cardboard (carton board) - - 0.9 x 1.2 meters (3 x 4 feet)
- Aluminum foil - - 0.3 x 3 meters (1 x 10 feet) cut into strips as needed
- Glue (Nontoxic, water - based, diluted 1:1 with water)
- Water - based polyvinyl acetate glue such as Elmers Glue-All can be diluted 1:1 with water
- Wheat or rice flower paste, acacia gum, and casein are other options
- Avoid petroleum and rubber based glues
- Some cooker materials can be sewn or stapled
- Don't use tape for the inner cooker surfaces
- Paintbrush (the foam type will work)
- Utility knofe of similar cuttig device
- Pencil, pen or other marking device
- Large ruler of other straight edge
Cut out the Cookit shape and slots
Cut out the Cookit shape and the two 60º angled slots in the front panel. Be sure to make the slots narow so the 76º angled cornwers from the back panel fit snugly to hold up the front panel.
Score the fold lines
With a blunt edge, such as a spoon handle, score the fild lines. Make straight folds by folding against a firm straight edge. Only score the oprional fild lines if you intend to fold the Cookit for compact storage.
Glue foil on the Cookit
Using a paintbrush, spread the glue/water mixture on the dull side of aluminum foil and press the gluded sheets of aluminum foil tightly and smoothly like wallpaper onto one entire side of the Cookit. A few wrinkles won’t hurt.
Leave flat until dry. Trim any excess foil.
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