the kyoto box: a microwave made out of two cardboard boxes - hot!
a microwave made out of cheap cardboard boxes?
kyoto energy, a kenya-based inventor, proved that eco-friendly innovation does not necessarily have to be high-tech to be revolutionary or effective. the company won forum for the future’s ft climate change challenge with their simple solar cooker, made out of two cardboard boxes with reflective foil and black paint to maximize absorption of the sun’s rays. when covered with a transparent film, the temperature inside the box ca reach up to at least 80C, allowing people to boil water, bake things and sanitize objects. think of how meaningful that could be for people in countries where just finding water clean enough to drink is a full-time job.
kyoto energy originally set out to find a solution for deforestation when it began the project (the kyoto box can cook without burning lumber), but found many other positive “side-effects” along the way.
for instance, the coolest part about this hot cooker is the ease with which it can be mass-produced and could be sold for as little as $10 a box.
HOT!
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reach a zen-like state using your microwave
how awesome would it be to have fresh rice for lunch at work everyday? not only would it be cheaper than ordering from wok & roll, but you would know that each fluffy puff had no added oil or fat (unless you added some, in which case i applaud your crazy ways, but question your motives). a few of my co-workers and i had lofty aspirations to bring in a ricecooker, but the plan never became a reality due to the fact we were afraid of shut down by strict office officials (we have a rather intimidating kitchen staff).
to my amazement, i was introduced recently to a product that cooks rice in the microwave! cook-zen allows you to make delicious, low-calorie meals right in your nuke box.
the cooker isn’t cheap ($59.99), but if you consider the fact that $60 is the price of one dinner in NYC, the cook-zen pot seems like a pretty good deal. did i mention that it cooks ramen noodles too? where were you when i was in college, cook-zen pot?
my only concern is that a microwave rice pot might use more energy than a conventional ricecooker. if anyone has any thoughts on that, please enlighten the rest of us.
oh, and i’ve been looking everywhere for the cook-zen cupcake maker, but can’t seem to find it. if anyone can hook me up with any intel, i’d be much obliged.
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