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Running with DMC pt. 2

For me, walking into the slum at Dakshineswar Metro Colony (DMC) was like visiting an elite college for the first time. For the months leading up to my arrival there I had been running chulha (traditional Indian wood-burning stove) tests nearly every day…

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Running with DMC pt. 1

Learnings from field testing of Prakti Air in Kolkata, India, May 4th, 2022

We have partnered with Calcutta Rescue (CR), an Indian registered charity working to improve the lives of the poorest people in and around Kolkata. CR's close relationships with urban slums and our experience with stove technology are a perfect match for Prakti Air field testing.

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WHO Fact Sheet: Household air pollution and health

In this article, the World Health Organization (WHO) discusses the serious health impacts that stem from cooking on biomass cookstoves. The WHO uses its strengths in research and surveying to provide precision statistics and visualizations to highlight the severity of the issue.

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Prakti Air Feedback, Himachal Pradesh
Prakti Air Feedback, Himachal Pradesh

We interviewed people in our most recent pilot in Himachal Pradesh about what they thought of their new Prakti Air stoves!

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What is Prakti Air?
What is Prakti Air?

The Prakti Air is a device that fits into many different kinds of stove bodies. It functions by blowing air into a fire, resulting in a dramatic decrease in emissions and an increase in fuel efficiency. This patented technology solves many challenges in the cookstove industry, such as cost, adoption of technology, and firepower.

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What Makes Prakti Different?
What Makes Prakti Different?

Cooks around the world love Prakti stoves. They are best-in-class for usability, thermal efficiency, pollutants emitted, affordability and fuel consumption. Our singular focus on deeply understanding our users' struggles and problems enables us to make excellent stoves.

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