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Wood Heating

To effectively eliminate pollution from residential wood heating, you would have to refrain from burning wood altogether. This, however, is not a realistic option for many Canadians. Still, wood smoke pollution can be considerably reduced if you improve your wood burning practices. It is also important that you consider all the available heating alternatives. If you decide to buy a wood stove, choose one that has been certified for low emissions by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Canadian Standards Association (CSA B-415.1-00). The following points will guide you through a more conscious way of heating your home while reducing emissions.A neighbourhood polluted by wood burning

Government Actions

The Government of Canada is also doing its part to address pollution coming from residential wood burning.

 

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