With an ethos to produce quality carbon neutral fuel products, which benefit both the user and the environment, Dr. Heat’s eco-friendly firelighters are produced from miscanthus grass and recycled scented candle wax, which would otherwise be sent to landfill.

With a production facility run by solar panels and all packaging materials 100% recyclable cardboard, the result is a 100% sustainable firelighter that doesn’t contain chemical additives, thus removing any unpleasant smells when used.

Miscanthus is a high yielding grass grown specifically for energy production. Dr. Heat’s crops are grown locally in Somerset and harvested in the Spring when they are naturally ripe. Therefore, reducing the need for further drying, and removing the use of fossil fuels to do so, unlike some other wood firelighter products on the market.

In case you weren’t aware, each tonne of Miscanthus burnt, in replacement of coal, will prevent the emission of up to two tonnes of carbon dioxide.

But how do they perform as a fire lighter? 

Well, they’re suitable for all fires from wood stoves, open fires, fire pits, BBQs and Chimneas.  You can use a lighter or match and each piece is ignited within seconds - if you are using a ferro rod then you can crumble a small portion of a corner between your fingers and again, I found it to be easily ignited. 

Each piece will stay alight for around 10 minutes, plenty of time to have a well established fire, or to set charcoal in motion for a BBQ.  If you can’t have a lovely fire going in 10 minutes, then you need to have a strong word with yourself!

price: £4.40 per box (30 cubes)

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