Certainly Blog — Environment
Wood burning and Environmental Protection Plan 2023
The 2023 revision of the Environmental Protection Plan has realligned several targets, including Clean Air. It is clear that the government recognises that some way of burning are more harmful than others, which is why it clearly states that “We are not considering a ban on domestic burning in England."
On Sunday night, like many people, I sat down to watch the final episode of A Perfect Planet with David Attenborough and will not shy away from...
The real facts about woodburning stoves
Over the last two years, through a number of media reported misconceptions and a lack of awareness, woodburning stoves and fireplaces have often been portrayed as negative and responsible for contributing far more particulate emissions than they actually do. In this blog we discuss three major misconceptions: that woodburning stoves are the biggest contributor in the UK of small particular matter, that they create the same emissions as 18 diesel cars and that all woodburning stoves and fireplaces are harmful.
Wood burning stoves are becoming more efficient thanks to a new, independent energy and performance certification from clearSkies. Learn more about the certification here.