Extraction Manufacturing Delivery Mining ore for steel* Drilling for gas* Extracting chemicals paintz plasticsz inks* Wood for for labels Making steel* Producing cylinder* Refining gas* Produce and apply paintz plasticsz label. Shipping materials for assembly* Shipping product materials ?paperz plasticsz inksC Fuel for shipping* EmbodiedA energy Electricityz waterz fossil fuels and materials required for extractionz manufacturing and delivery* * Federal law forbids transportation of this size of cylinder Ntype 39 DOT cylinderM if it has been refilled, therefore refilling is not practical or recommended. In 2009 one manufacturer a included venting key with canisters to aid recycling. Unfortunately the program was not accepted by any recycling agencies and discontinued. DisposableAGasAcanistersAorAwoodA?A Are disposable gas canisters a viable lowNimpact alternative to wood stoves or campfires? DISPOSABLEAGASACANISTERS Extraction Manufacturing Delivery Mining ore for steel* Extracting chemicals paintz plasticsz inks* Wood for for labelsz shipping boxesz etc* Making steel* Producing stove* Shipping materials for assembly* Shipping product materials ?paperz plasticsz inksC Fuel for shipping* EmbodiedA energy Electricityz waterz fossil fuels and materials required for extractionz manufacturing and delivery* Can be used for years* If it becomes unusable the materials can be readily recycled* WoodASTOVESA ONEATIMEAUSE Once used canisters must be disposed of as hazardous waste* ?No manufacturer recommends refilling and recycling is not widely availableIC Extraction Manufacturing Delivery NoneI NoneI NoneI Campfires CarbonAfootprint Production of the stove requires resources but has a much longer useful life* Wood is also a carbon neutral fuel source* EmbodiedA energy Sunlight and and the naturally occurring elements of photosynthesis* CarbonAfootprint One use canister requires significant resources and creates hazardous wastez Burns fossil fuel* lifetimeAUSE Although campfires emit greenhouse gases the fuel source renders them carbonNneutral* CarbonAfootprint More fuel required than a wood stove* Over many campfires the impact may be greater than using a wood stove * Not including the source of ignition NMatches, lighters, etc.M Campfires WoodASTOVESA GASACANISTERS PRO con N Convenientz easily lit* N Alternative where fires are not allowed* N Lightweight* N Lasting product uses resources more sustainably* N Equal to canister stoves in weight when fuel is factored in* N Efficient use of fuel* N No carry weight* N Provides warmthz cheer and light* N Heavy use of resources* N Burns fossil fuel* N Creates hazardous waste* N Cannot be recycled* N Less convenient than gas* N Problematic in wet weather* N Smoke and soot* N Less convenient than gas* N Problematic in wet weather* N Smoke and soot* N Heavier site impact N Less efficient use of fuel* Best sustainable choice for most camping situations ScoutmasterCG.com IDEAS, INFORMATION, AND INSPIRATION FOR SCOUT LEADERS N Camping skills and outdoorsmanship N Gear reviews and advice N Practical help for Scout volunteers Listen to the weekly SCOUTMASTER PODCAST lifetimeAUSE