The renowned heat-storage cast-iron cooker is a family favourite around the world and an acknowledged design icon. Elegantly simple in its design, it has always been manufactured from recycled materials, the main constituant being scrap iron.

In todays far more waste and conservation conscious society this has never been more relevant. Not only does it have a far greater life span than conventional domestic cookers and other appliances, but its main components are made from waste recycled iron - literally old car engine parts, pipes, gutters and so on.

Choice of fuel is also becoming increasingly important. Currently, models in the aga range are available with options for natural gas, LPG, diesel, kerosene heating oil and electricity.

In recent years natural gas has led the way as the cleanest and lower-cost energy source. But the introduction of a simple 13-amp electric model has sparked enormous interest, thanks in part to the ease of installation and reduced maintenance costs.

Already, 2-oven, 3-oven and 4-oven Aga models are available with special pressure jet burners, which can run on kerosene oil or diesel. They will be capable of utilising bio fuels once they become more widely available and Aga is working with several key industry players and leading universities to remain at the forefront as moves are made to bring this new energy source into the domestic home.