Sustainable Oven
Ana Patricia Luna Arellano1*, Jonny Carmona Reyes2, Moises Sanchez Moredia3
Abstract
The use of firewood as the main source of energy in rural communities remains a common practice, although traditional ovens show low thermal efficiency. This results in high fuel consumption, greater pollutant emissions, and significant economic costs, which negatively affect the quality of life and health of families, especially women and children exposed to smoke during cooking. The ‘Sustainable Oven’ project emerges as an innovative alternative aimed at designing and developing an improved wood-fired oven, capable of optimizing heat distribution, reducing energy losses, and decreasing firewood consumption, without altering the culturally accepted functionality of the traditional oven. In doing so, it seeks to benefit low-income households, promote environmental conservation, reduce exposure to harmful smoke, and decrease the need to collect or purchase large amounts of firewood. The proposal is based on principles of thermal engineering, sustainability, and social responsibility, combining technical knowledge with a humanitarian vision. It involves the creation of manuals, guides, and educational videos, as well as the use of local, recycled, and low-cost materials to encourage replicability and adaptation in different community contexts. The process includes testing cycles and continuous improvements to ensure efficiency, functionality, and social acceptance. Overall, the ‘Sustainable Oven’ represents a model of social innovation and environmental commitment capable of transforming communities in an integral and sustainable way.
Keywords
sustainability; manufacturing; environmental impact.
Cite This Article
Arellano, A. P. L., Reyes, J. C., & Moredia, M. S. (2025). Sustainable Oven. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 6| Issue 5: Sep – Oct 2025, Pages 991-993 URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Volume6-Issue5-Sep-Oct-No.963-991-993.pdf
Volume 6 | Issue 5: Sep – Oct 2025
