Envirofit’s plaque reads: In appreciation and recognition of your dedication to creating sustainable commercialization strategies for increasing the use of clean and efficient cooking technologies.
Envirofit International works to reduce indoor air pollution and reduce biomass energy consumption. They take an enterprise-approach to solving health, environmental and economic problems in developing countries in India, Africa and Latin America with an Envirofit line of clean technology cook stoves. Envirofit employs over 50 employees directly and estimates another 400 jobs are created in its sales and distribution channels. The program partners with micro finance institutions to make the stoves more affordable. They are pursing carbon finance to help further reduce stove prices.
Please see the Bulletin 27 Awards Supplement for an interview with Envirofit’s Ron Bills.
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