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Solar Cookers / Solar Ovens
Solar cookers use solar thermal energy to concentrate sunlight and cook food or heat water without any smoke.

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Wood-Efficient Rocket Stoves
Rocket stoves are efficient wood stoves that use an insulated combustion chamber to cook food or heat water with a minimal amount of firewood.

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Solar Dehydrators
Solar dehydrators use the sun to create an air flow that dehydrates fruits, vegetables, and meat jerkys for preservation.

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Solar Water Heaters
Solar water heaters use the sun to heat up water for residential or commercial use. They are very effective and can replace or combine with a regular propane
                                                  heater.

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   Rainwater Catchment
   Collect rainwater off of
  your roof as emergency 
  water storage and to water 
  your garden. You can use 
  recycled food grade barrels
  or purchase larger cisterns  
  for installation. The 
  overflow from these 
  systems can feed rainwater
  gardens.

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