Original Habla Zig-Zag Kiln Technology
Superior design, features & environmental outcomes to any other Zig-Zag!
Tackling an Urgent Problem
Measurable environmental, economic, social & health solutions…
Energy/Fuel Efficient, Cost Effective
The authentic, proven HZZK is the most energy-efficient kiln technology yet invented…
Addressing Health, Social & Work Issues
Significantly improves living conditions, health & agricultural outcomes, child labour…
Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Lowest CO2 emissions of any kiln on the market with close to 100% fuel combustion…
Radically different to all other Zig-zags
A climate change solution to the highly polluting brick industry in developing nations…
Proven & Tested Technology
Independent energy and environmental monitoring achieved outstanding results…
Habla Zig-Zag Kiln Proven Results
The HZZK successfully replaced the high-polluting, energy intensive South African clamp kiln in 2016. Independent Energy Balance and Emissions reports show excellent results.
Independent Energy Balance and Emissions monitoring of the Habla Kilns produced outstanding results. The Habla Kiln reduced the energy consumption by 82% (compared to the Clamp Kiln), more than halved emissions of CO2 per brick, and reduced particulate matter emissions (PM) by over 90%.
Swisscontact (SC) South Africa
SC Project Manager
Brick kilns are a major contributor to climate change and a significant source of CO2, GHG emissions and short-lived climate pollutants, particularly atmospheric black carbon. HZZK has shown how its energy-efficient, low carbon kilns could change lives and have a real impact in addressing climate change.
WINNER: UNAA Business Climate Action Award
Judges said…
The project is a successful example of a clean technology transfer project from a developed country to a developing country… The HZZK model can be replicated throughout the developing world to curb brick sector-related black carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.
FINALIST: Inaugural Climate & Clean Air (CCAC) Award
COP23 Judges said…
Latest News
CSE welcomes MoEFCC’s new notification on brick kilns
It is a welcome step from MoEFCC to reign in uncomplying brick kilns through technology roadmaps or cleaner fuel options, says CSE… The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) came up with stringent standards for brick kilns after seven years of deliberation via a notification dated February 22, 2022. Brick kilns have been identified […]
To Slow Himalayan Glacier Melt, Curbing Air Pollution is Key
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Stanford researchers use AI to empower environmental regulators
Monitoring environmental compliance is a particular challenge for governments in poor countries. A new machine-learning approach that uses satellite imagery to pinpoint highly polluting brick kilns in Bangladesh could provide a low-cost solution… Brick production, a major industry in South Asia, is a source of pollution that threatens health. Regulating brick kilns is difficult because […]