We’re three physics students, studying together at the same university, united by a shared frustration: watching how carelessly we treat the planet.

One day, walking along the beach, we were struck by how many disposable lighters were washed up in the sand—cracked, empty, and useless. Some had clearly been there for weeks. It wasn’t just an eyesore—it was a symbol. These cheap, throwaway products are used for seconds but stay in the environment for centuries.

We started researching, and what we found was shocking:

• 1 billion disposable lighters are thrown away every year
• More then 185 million end up in our beautiful
  oceans, where they harm wildlife
• about 70% of the lighter is made of
  fossil fuel–based heat resistant plastics that release harmful toxins when burned
  

Yet, no one was fixing it.

Even so-called “eco” solutions like electric lighters break easily, need charging, and still end up in landfills.

So we said: enough.

We combined our skills in physics, engineering, and problem-solving—and started building. After weeks in labs, countless prototypes, and even some burnt fingers, we developed a lighter that doesn’t rely on fuel, batteries, or waste. Just pure mechanical energy.

A lighter that:
Has infinite fuel

We believe technology should solve problems without creating new ones. That’s why we created the Hand-Crank Lighter—a small step toward a cleaner world, built by people who care enough to get their hands dirty.

We're not just building a product.

We’re building a future where innovation and sustainability are one and the same.