Anyone thinking about going down the log burner/open fire route may like to have a read of this.
What types of fuel are being banned and when?
Sales of two of the most polluting fuels, wet wood and house coal, will be phased out from 2021 to 2023:
Sales of all bagged traditional house coal (through retailers, supermarkets and DIY stores) will be phased out by February 2021
Loose coal sold direct to customers via approved coal merchants will end by February 2023
Sales of wet wood in units of under two cubic metres (such as at DIY stores and garden centres) will be restricted from sale from February 2021
Wet wood sold in larger volumes will need to be sold with advice on how to dry it before burning from this date
Manufacturers of solid fuels will also need to show their products have a very low sulphur content and only emit a small amount of smoke
These regulations will apply in England only
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