Peter Scott noticed an issue back in 2010. During his trip around the sub-Sahara Desert area in Africa, he observed that often in the thousands of remote villages, in order for the women to be able to cook food for their families they would need to walk miles to find suitable wood. When they burned this wood back in the villages, the smoke would often get into the lungs of the children and women 
around. Scott found a need and created BURN Stoves, cooking stoves that required 50% less wood to produce the needed amount of heat for cooking. In doing so, they were able to greatly reduce the amount of smoke released and cut the time for the women to gather the wood.
As a side note, the Scott also made the decision to sell the stoves to the African people. While this may seem money-hungry, they did it for a purpose. If the African people invested in the product, then they would take better care of it, repair it when needed, and put more stock into it lasting, thus extending the life span of it. It also stimulates the economy of these countries as the stoves themselves are made in the same countries.
Due to the fact that this stove also helps the environment, BURN Stoves have also received grants from the government as well as investments from large corporations looking to show that they are taking moves to themselves help the environment.
I think this is super cool. Using innovation to help those in need is an excellent way to show entrepreneurial thinking. He allowed for business to grow in a place where there wasn’t any. The stoves are a really great idea.
Wow, you did a simply amazing job on this post. This is so thorough and well researched, I feel like i know this company well now
Wow, this is awesome! I especially appreciated Peter’s insight to realize that having the people pay for the stoves is actually better for them and the economy in the long run. Too many times organizations and ministries construct buildings or give equipment to poor people in third-world countries, intending to do good. However, the free handout de-insentivizes the people from taking care of the buildings and equipment. It’s encouraging to see people like Peter making a difference, but also doing it in an informed and smart way.
Totally blown away by this post. What a great idea that not only solves an important issue, but betters the lives of those living in impoverished countries. Great post!
This is truly awesome to hear! I actually went to Guatemala on a mission trip to build stoves in the homes of a small, secluded village in order to prevent smoke-related ailments. It’s cool to hear that this issue is being addressed by innovative companies like this!
Peter Scott did what entrepreneurs do best, look for the pain in the problem. Realizing that there was an issue with the amount of wood to cook food with, and figuring a way to help is incredibly innovative. I think his decision to sell the product is also a good one. This gives dignity to the individuals instead of just giving the product away for free. Like you said it gives the individual worth in their purchases.