Standards exist everywhere in the world and help to frame, guide, and normalize many areas of our lives. International cookstove standards however, have only recently been developed, in light of growing recognition that improved fuels and stoves have a huge impact on health, the environment, and climate.

As the world seeks alternative energy sources to alleviate the strain on our planet, bioethanol proves to be a low carbon option that not only improves energy security, but also contributes to better health and environmental outcomes.

One of the largest detriments to using solid fuels for cooking in the home is related to health. Not only does the resulting household air pollution cause nearly 4 million deaths a year, but it also disproportionately affects women and children, who are more regularly exposed. The need for a transition to clean fuels like bioethanol is clear, and can have an immediate positive impact on the health of a family.