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Solid fuel burning in wood burning stoves and open fires is on the increase in the UK and is now the single largest source of particulate matter emissions in our country.
This type of pollutant contains tiny particles that can be harmful to your health and the health of others.
One way we can help reduce these emissions is by making small changes to how and what we burn in our stoves and fireplaces.
The Burn Better, Breathe Better campaign encourages households to follow 3 simple steps to help reduce the negative health impact of stoves and open fires:
You can find more information, along with other useful resources and guidance to burn better on the UK government’s website.
Using good burning habits can also help make your stove burn more efficiently, meaning it will:
Watch burn right's video for good burning practices.
Here are some other useful links to help improve burning habits: