bio-bean Coffee Logs - Eco-Friendly Fire Logs for Wood Burners and Multi-Fuel Stoves (16 logs), Brown,24cm x 14cm x 22cm

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Coffee logs are a source of fire fuel made from recycled coffee grounds that can be burned in stoves to provide heat. They are sometimes classed as a type of eco heat log. Mix in enough grounds to obtain a sludge-like consistency (see picture below). Depending on the type of wax, how much wax, and the amount of molasses you used the quantity of grounds needed will vary. I used 2 cups of molasses and 7.5 ounces of soy wax. Using a traditional tablespoon as my measuring device, I needed 20 heaping tablespoons of grounds. It is of the utmost importance that your grounds are completely dry and that your mixture is thoroughly and well blended with a glossy, sludge-like consistency before setting the log. Adjust the amount of grounds used to obtain this mold-able form. With 98 million cups of coffee sipped every day in the UK, there’s a lot of used coffee grounds to deal with. Because of there high energy value, coffee ground logs catch alight rapidly, making them great for getting your fire roaring. Can you burn coffee logs on an open fire? This means that bio-bean would have to apply to have their coffee logs tested on every single individual make and model for it to be allowed to be burned on exempt appliances. According to bio-bean they are currently in talks with Defra to get non-wood based biomass set up for testing.

The caffeine and other compounds in the coffee beans will be released into the air as a gas, and you will be able to smell the coffee brewing. 2. Are coffee logs cheaper than wood? To cater to various uses and occasions, fire logs are commonly available in 1.5-, 2-, 3-, and 4-hour burn times, so you can find the best option to suit your needs. Materials It's no secret that the UK wood fuel industry is incredibly conservative and slow-moving. It is very rare that you will see a new, innovative briquette fuel on store shelves.Coffee logs are not on Defra’s approved list of smokeless fuels. In turn this means that coffee logs cannot legally be burned if you live in a smoke control area. Coffee Logs burn long and slow under normal airflow conditions – more air will give a gentle flame and good heat. They perform very well mixed with other fuels. Coffee Logs are Perfect for: There’s a whole range of things that you can do with used coffee grounds. We’ve pulled together suggestions for some creative uses for coffee grounds from fertiliser to air fresheners there’s no limit to their use! DEFRA is currently creating an emissions testing regime for this new category of innovative biomass fuels (including our Coffee Logs) that are not made with fossil fuels and which sit outside the traditional solid fuel classifications. We are in active discussions with DEFRA to support and advance the creation of this new testing methodology. Buying firewood for your wood burner or open fire can be pretty expensive and you probably won’t have the space to store bulk buys either. Making your own coffee logs can help use up your waste coffee grinds that would otherwise end up in the bin.

Once the coffee has cooled to room temperature, put it in the fridge for about an hour so that it will harden. Then, use a sharp knife to cut the coffee into logs. This vision wasn't just about creating yet another eco-friendly way to produce briquettes. It was about reimagining waste and visualising a second life for the coffee grounds that would otherwise end up in landfills, emitting harmful greenhouse gases. How Much Did Coffee Logs Win at the Virgin Media Business Voom Contest? However, wood is not an authorised fuel either because it too produces smoke. This means that in smoke control areas, wood can only be burned on a Defra-approved log burner (also called exempt appliance).The perfect balance between the long-burning properties of Night Briquettes and the high heat output of Hardwood Heat Logs, Fire Logs are the perfect heating fuel for almost any occasion. Simply place them on top of hot coals and they’ll provide you with up to 4 hours of steady and reliable heat. What Makes Lekto the UK’s #1 Wood Fuel Supplier? Fire log burn times can range from 1.5 hours to 4 hours. Most fire logs are designed for ventilated indoor and outdoor uses, such as in a fireplace or fire pit (not in air-tight wood stoves). Break - We strongly recommend you break these briquettes in half (or less for very small stoves) because they do expand whilst burning and you don't want them to overfill the fire.