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ing these suggestions for wintertime
for dogs and cats
warmth.
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Protection Agency (EPA) is a compre- Supplements Pet supplies Pet accessories
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html).
n Shop eco-friendly firelogs: A recent
EPA study comparing emissions from
real logs and brand-name artificial logs
found that the firelogs emitted about
75 percent less carbon monoxide, 80
percent fewer particulates and lower
chemical emissions than real wood.
They also proved more efficient, with a
heat content of 12,620 to 15,190 BTUs
per pound, compared to oak, which
burns at around 8,300 BTUs per pound.
Several companies manufacture
firelogs made of recycled biomass
products like wood sawdust, ground
nutshells and coffee grounds. All are
low-emission alternatives to cordwood.
Some logs even produce a natural
crackling sound, without throwing
sparks.
Two to investigate: Pine Moun-
tain Brands Java-Log firelogs divert 12
million pounds of coffee grounds from
landfills each year and feature recycled
packaging (PineMountainBrands.com);
Duraflame’s firelogs have a 30-year
track record creating heat from renew-
able resources (Duraflame.com).
n Follow instructions: For wood
stoves and fireplace inserts, use only
A radio show promoting healthy living and a healthy planet.
firelogs made from 100 percent com-
pressed sawdust (no wax). Wax and
biomass logs are intended only for open
hearth fireplaces. Never add an artificial
log to a natural wood fire that is already
burning, as it could flare up. Don’t poke
burning artificial logs because they
Wednesdays at 3:30pm
could flare up; this also keeps any flam-
RocklandWorldRadio.com/program/connections/
ing wax from clinging to the poker and
then dripping onto the floor.
Each week features guests from our community.
Find out about the events you will want to attend
Source: Adapted from
EPA.gov. and the people you will want to meet.
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