Environment and regulations

There are many requirements when it comes to legislation concerning firing in wood burning stoves. The regulations take the environment into account and both producers and consumers have a responsibility. Firing correctly will reduce particle emissions and this responsibility belongs to the owner of the wood burning stove. The producers are responsible for making sure that the new wood burning stoves live up to current standards and requirements.

You can read more about the regulations and requirements and find good advice on protecting the environment on this website. You’ll need to know the moisture content of your firewood and how to reduce particle emissions. You can learn more about that and a lot of other things here.

 

Black or white smoke

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The colour of the smoke from your chimney is a good indication of whether your stove is burning properly or not. You should therefore go outside and check the smoke when the fire is well underway.

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Three things that don't belong in the stove

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A wood-burning stove is not a rubbish bin. Therefore, you shouldn't burn just anything in your wood-burning stove. In this article, you will learn more about what you should never burn under any circumstances.

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How recyclable is your stove?

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Do you know how much of your wood-burning stove can be recycled? It is quite a lot. In this article, you’ll learn how to dispose of your old wood-burning stove.

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Standards and Certifications of Wood Burning Stoves

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If you want to make sure that the wood burning stove you're buying is taking the environment into account, it's a good idea to look for certification and labels. Eco-labelling and product approvals are the requirements that many Danish and international companies work under.

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Calculate your CO2 reduction

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Did you know that you can reduce the CO2 emissions by having a wood-burning stove as a supplementary heat source to, for example, your oil-fired burner or electric heating? Calculate your CO2 reduction here.

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Using a stove in a smoke control area

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Are your neighbours complaining about smoke coming from your chimney? Or do you live in an area where you're not allowed to burn wood? There might be a solution for you. A DEFRA-exempt stove is a government-approved stove which allows you to burn wood in a smoke control area.

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