The Stove Industry Association (SIA) is excited to announce the launch of its #PositiveWoodBurning campaign, a two-week campaign starting from the 15th January. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the significant benefits of modern wood burning stoves when used with dry wood, and how they can contribute to lowering emissions from domestic wood burning.
Modern wood burning stoves, when used correctly, offer an efficient and environmentally friendly way to heat homes. The SIA’s campaign will highlight how these stoves, combined with the use of properly seasoned dry wood, can significantly reduce particulate emissions compared to older, less efficient stove models and open fires. By promoting the use of advanced technology and best practice, the SIA hopes to inform and educate the public and encourage households that already use an open fire or older stove, to make the switch to a modern appliance.
Andy Hill, chair of the SIA, commented: “We are thrilled to launch the #PositiveWoodBurning campaign. Modern wood burning stoves are not only a cost-effective and low carbon heating solution, they also play a crucial role in reducing emissions compared to other ways of burning wood such as open fires. By using dry wood, we can ensure that our stoves operate at their highest efficiency, providing warmth and comfort while minimising our environmental impact. We believe that through this campaign, we can help educate the public on the benefits of modern wood burning and encourage a shift towards more sustainable and lower emission domestic combustion practices.”
The #PositiveWoodBurning campaign also highlights some of the lesser known benefits of using wood fuel including forest health and biodiversity, and signposts consumers to further information and resources to help them better understand the importance of using dry wood and maintaining their stoves properly.
The SIA invites everyone to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #PositiveWoodBurning and to visit www.stoveindustryassociation.org for more information.