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Using energy from the sun, the KYOTO BOX is a $5 solution to the mounting problems faced by 3 billion people who rely solely on wood for cooking fuel.

With the KYOTO BOX we can:

1. Help stop deforestation

2. Help remove indoor smoke pollution. 1.6 million deaths every year

3. Cleans water. Water-borne diseases kill 10 million people every year

4. Lowers cost of energy since the sun provides free fuel

5. Reduce spinal cord injuries from carrying firewood

6. Reduce rape and landmine injuries from young girls fetching firewood

7. Reduce time waste from fetching firewood and allows kids to attend school

8. Cook food slowly, retaining important vitamins

9. Reduce fire hazard

10. Reduce CO2 emissions