Enviro-Log Fire Logs

Earth-friendly firelog manufacturer offers tips to prepare your family, home and car for winter

ATLANTA – December 15, 2011 – Enviro-Log®, Inc., an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company, wants to ensure you take safety precautions to prepare your family, home and car for the worst winter has to offer.  In addition to chilly conditions outdoors, power outages during cold weather can cause the temperature inside your house to drop rapidly.  According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there were 34 extreme cold deaths in 2010.  

“The snowstorm that hit the East Coast in late October left millions of customers without power for days, which is why we encourage every household to have an emergency kit,” said Ross McRoy, president of Enviro-Log.  “The basic home emergency kit should include:  one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food, a radio, flashlight, extra batteries, matches or lighter, first aid kit, moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation, cell phone with a portable or solar charger, and an alternate heat source such as firewood or firelogs.”

The Farmers’ Almanac is forecasting an unusually cold and stormy winter, predicting severe weather for the Northern Plains, parts of the Northern Rockies and the Western Great Lakes.  The Farmers’ Almanac also predicts that a very active storm track will bring much heavier-than-normal precipitation in the Northeast, along the Great Lakes, and from the Southern Plains through Tennessee into Ohio.

“We moved to a new place that came with a wood stove which is why we decided to try Enviro-Log Firelogs,” said J.C. Bell, an Enviro-Log customer in Pennsylvania.  “We liked that it was made from 100 percent recycled materials.  It only took one flick to light and burned for over 3 hours.  We have decided that this is the fuel source we will use from now on.”

Enviro-Log also recommends the following to prepare your family, home and car for cold weather:

•    Make a family emergency plan.  Everyone should know what to do during an emergency in case all family members are not together.  Pick a place to meet and make sure everyone knows the address of the location.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends that you program a family member as "ICE" (In Case of Emergency) in your phone.  If you are in an accident, emergency personnel will often check your ICE listings in order to get a hold of someone you know.

•    Winterize your home.  Insulate walls and attics, caulk and use weather-stripping on doors and windows, and cover windows with plastic.  Use insulation for exposed pipes and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to avoid freezing.  It is also important to learn how to shut off water valves (in case a pipe bursts).

•    Carry a survival kit in your vehicle.  According to the National Weather Service, about 70 percent of winter weather-related fatalities occur as a result of people stranded in automobiles.  You should store an emergency kit in your trunk stocked with the following items:  blankets/sleeping bags, cellular phone or two-way radio, windshield scraper, snow brush, flashlight with extra batteries, extra winter clothes, shovel, tow chain, matches, traction aids (bag of sand or cat litter), emergency flares, jumper cables, snacks, water, road maps and an alternative heat source such as firewood or firelogs.

For additional information on preparing for extreme winter weather, please visit:
•    Red Cross – http://www.redcross.org/

•    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/guide.asp

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About Enviro-Log, Inc.
Enviro-Log® is an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company headquartered in Fitzgerald, Ga.  Enviro-Log is the largest waxed cardboard recycler in North America and the third largest producer of manufactured firelogs in the U.S.  Its firelogs are made of 100 percent recycled materials and burn cleaner than wood while providing 50 percent more heat per pound.  Enviro-Log firelogs can be purchased at select national retail locations including Home Depot, Kmart, Lowes, True Value, Rite Aid, Sears, Whole Foods, Walmart, Dollar General, Stop & Shop, Fred Meyer, Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Weis Markets, Winn-Dixie, Blain’s Farm & Fleet and many regional retailers throughout the U.S.  Enviro-Log firelogs are also available in Canada at Lowe’s, Walmart, and Canadian Tire locations.  More information on Enviro-Log can be found at www.enviro-log.net or by calling (866)343-6847.  Retailers can also send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  You can also follow Enviro-Log on Facebook® at www.Facebook.com/Envirolog, or Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/EnviroLogFire.    

Enviro-Log is a registered trademark of Enviro-Log, Inc.  All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective companies.

Largest waxed cardboard recycler in the U.S. has helped over 100 partners start on a path toward zero waste

ATLANTA, Ga. – November 21, 2011 – Enviro-Log®, Inc., an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company, is expanding its recycling program to help more retailers reduce their environmental impact and start on a path toward zero waste by recycling their waxed cardboard and establish a closed loop with Enviro-Log Firelogs. To date, Enviro-Log has worked with over 100 partners throughout North America and diverted over 150 million pounds of waxed cardboard from landfills.

Known for producing the greenest and most versatile firelogs on the market, Enviro-Log saves thousands of trees from use as firewood and millions of pounds of waxed cardboard from going into landfills every year. Enviro-Log uses 100 percent recycled waxed cardboard, typically used to transport fruits and vegetables to grocery stores and restaurants, to manufacture its earth-friendly firelogs that burn cleaner than wood (emitting 30 percent less greenhouse gasses, 80 percent less carbon dioxide and 86 percent less creosote) while also providing 50 percent more heat per pound.

According to Sam Miller, Enviro-Log’s vice president of recycling, approximately 1.5 million used waxed boxes are added to landfills each day, contributing approximately 600,000 tons of waste annually. Compounding the problem, waxed cardboard can also take up to 50 years to disintegrate in a landfill. Citing figures from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Miller added, “Every 10,000 tons of wax cardboard diverted from landfills is equal to (annually) 1,821 cars off the road, 29,277 barrels of oil saved, 181,033 trees saved and keeps 48,953 Mtons of C02 from entering the earth’s atmosphere. Clearly retailers can make a huge environmental impact by participating in our recycling program.”

As part of its partnership with retailers, old waxed cardboard containers (boxes) are diverted from the landfill and routed to Enviro-Log’s manufacturing facility in Fitzgerald, Georgia. Enviro-Log then takes the waxed cardboard and turns it into its earth-friendly firelogs. In many instances, the 100 percent recycled product is then returned to retailers and put on the shelves to be sold. This process is referred to in the recycling industry as a “closed loop.” Enviro-Log’s closed loop experience makes for a fast and easy program start allowing its retail partners to see immediate financial benefits.

Commenting on Enviro-Log’s recycling program for retailers, Ross McRoy, president of Enviro-Log, said, “Our recycling program offers a win-win for retailers. Not only are we helping retailers significantly reduce their waste removal costs and improve their environmental impact, Enviro-Log provides value-added services to help retailers improve their sustainability and reach their carbon foot print goals. By forming a closed-loop including diversion of waxed cardboard box recovery and in-turn selling Enviro-Log Firelogs, retailers can achieve more than a 50 percent reduction in green house gases instead of using landfill alternatives. Participating in this closed loop recycling program enables retailers to prove to consumers that they are serious about helping the environment, not just talking about it.”

Retailers who are interested in participating in Enviro-Log’s recycling program can call (866)343-6847 or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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About Enviro-Log, Inc.

Enviro-Log® is an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company headquartered in Fitzgerald, Ga. Enviro-Log is the largest waxed cardboard recycler in North America and the third largest producer of manufactured firelogs in the U.S. Its firelogs are made of 100 percent recycled materials and burn cleaner than wood while providing 50 percent more heat per pound. Enviro-Log firelogs can be purchased at select national retail locations including Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Dollar General, Stop & Shop, Fred Meyer, Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowes, True Value, Rite Aid, Sears, Whole Foods, Walmart, Weis Markets, Winn-Dixie and many regional retailers throughout the U.S. Enviro-Log firelogs are also available in Canada at Lowe’s, Walmart, and Canadian Tire locations. More information on Enviro-Log can be found at www.enviro-log.net or by calling (866)343-6847. Retailers can also send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also follow Enviro-Log on Facebook® at www.Facebook/Envirolog.

Enviro-Log is a registered trademark of Enviro-Log, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective companies.

Eco-friendly starter replaces kindling, petroleum-based starter blocks,lighter fluids and ethanol-based gels

ATLANTA, Ga. – November 16, 2011 – Enviro-Log®, Inc., an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company known for providing the greenest, most versatile firelogs on the market, is pleased to announce the availability of its earth- friendly firestarters at select retail locations throughout the United States, including Lowe’s® Home Improvement stores nationwide and many regional grocery and hardware retailers such as Weis Markets, Stop & Shop®, Blain’s Farm & Fleet® and Giant®. Made from 100 percent recycled eco-friendly wax, Enviro-Log Firestarters offer an alternative to kindling, petroleum-based starter blocks, lighter fluids, and ethanol-based gels.

“In keeping with our mission to recycle materials and divert waste from landfills, Enviro-Log Firestarters are made from a proprietary blend of 100 percent recycled wax that offers reliable and consistent burning performance every time,” said Ross McRoy, president of Enviro-Log, Inc. “Consumers who choose to burn wood like the fact that they can choose an eco-friendly firestarter to get their wood fires started every time. Our firestarter can even light firewood dampened with snow and light rain giving, customers a reliable firestarter for any weather condition.”

With 24 starts in every box, Enviro-Log Firestarters offer the same versatility, reliability, portability and infinite shelf-life offered by Enviro-Log Firelogs. Each firestarter provides up to 20 minutes of burn time with tall and consistent flames that will even get the dampest firewood to ignite. Burned to completion, each firestarter is 100 percent consumed and leaves no mess to clean up.

Enviro-Log Firestarters are a great way to ensure that you have the protection and warmth of a fire when you need it. They can be used in a fireplace or wood stove, to light a campfire and start charcoal briquettes, or as a safe and reliable fuel source for warming food in emergency situations. Ideal for back packing, hiking, camping, fishing or skiing, Enviro-Log Firestarters provide a safe, clean, and environmentally friendly way to start any fire anywhere.

“I recently purchased Enviro-Log’s new firestarter. They work really well, including on a frozen lake when my nephew was ice fishing,” said Bob Danzak, an Enviro-Log customer for more than 5 years. “Enviro-Log offers great products that are cost-effective and far superior to any other product on the market.”

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About Enviro-Log, Inc.

Enviro-Log® is an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company headquartered in Fitzgerald, Ga. Enviro-Log is the largest waxed cardboard recycler in North America and the third largest producer of manufactured firelogs in the U.S. Its firelogs are made of 100 percent recycled materials and burn cleaner than wood while providing 50 percent more heat per pound. Enviro-Log firelogs can be purchased at select national retail locations including Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Dollar General, Stop & Shop, Fred Meyer, Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowes, True Value, Rite Aid, Sears, Whole Foods, Walmart, Weis Markets, Winn-Dixie and many regional retailers throughout the U.S. Enviro-Log firelogs are also available in Canada at Lowe’s, Walmart, and Canadian Tire locations. More information on Enviro-Log can be found at www.enviro-log.net or by calling (866)343-6847. Retailers can also send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also follow Enviro-Log on Facebook® at www.Facebook/Envirolog.

Enviro-Log is a registered trademark of Enviro-Log, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective companies.

Earth-Friendly Firelogs Are The Ultimate Firewood Substitute

ATLANTA,Ga. – November 14, 2011 – Enviro-Log®, Inc., an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company, is pleased to announce that its earth-friendly firelogs are now available nationally at select Lowe’s® Home Improvement, Rite Aid®, Whole Foods® and Walmart® stores. Several retailers have expanded the number of locations carrying Enviro-Log Firelogs, including True Value®, Dollar General®, Fred Meyer®, Stop & Shop® and Fresh Market. Consumers can also check for product availability by visiting each retailer’s Web site.

Known for producing the greenest and most versatile firelogs on the market, Enviro-Log saves thousands of trees from use as firewood and diverts millions of pounds of waxed cardboard from going into landfills every year. Enviro-Log uses 100 percent recycled waxed cardboard, typically used to transport fruits and vegetables to produce processors, grocery stores and restaurants, to manufacture its earth-friendly firelogs. When compared to firewood, Enviro-Log Firelogs burn cleaner, emitting 30 percent less greenhouse gases, 80 percent less carbon dioxide and 86 percent less creosote, while also providing 50 percent more heat per pound.

“Enviro-Log Firelogs are the ultimate firewood substitute and firelog of choice for retailers and consumers who care about recycling and the environment,” said Ross McRoy, president of Enviro-Log, Inc. “We are extremely pleased that a growing number of retailers are offering our firelogs at more and more locations. Consumers are constantly asking us where they can find the product and we are pleased to be able to direct them to our growing number of retail partners. We also encourage consumers to visit retailer Web sites to check product availability for in-store pick up and even purchase online.”

Enviro-Log Firelogs also offer more uses than competitive wax-sawdust firelogs. In addition to your fireplace and campfires, Enviro-Log Firelogs are the only manufactured firelog tested safe for use in woodstoves, chimineas and cooking. You can even use the ash from your Enviro-Log Firelogs as fertilizer or potting soil.

 

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About Enviro-Log, Inc.

Enviro-Log® is an eco-friendly, consumer products and recycling company headquartered in Fitzgerald, Ga. Enviro-Log is the largest waxed cardboard recycler in North America and the third largest producer of manufactured firelogs in the U.S. Its firelogs are made of 100 percent recycled materials and burn cleaner than wood while providing 50 percent more heat per pound. Enviro-Log firelogs can be purchased at select national retail locations including Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Dollar General, Stop & Shop, Fred Meyer, Fresh Market, Harris Teeter, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowes, True Value, Rite Aid, Sears, Whole Foods, Walmart, Weis Markets, Winn-Dixie and many regional retailers throughout the U.S. Enviro-Log firelogs are also available in Canada at Lowe’s, Walmart, and Canadian Tire locations. More information on Enviro-Log can be found at www.enviro-log.net or by calling (866)343-6847. Retailers can also send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also follow Enviro-Log on Facebook® at www.Facebook/Envirolog.

Enviro-Log is a registered trademark of Enviro-Log, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are properties of their respective companies.