Tasmanians are encouraged to use their wood heaters responsibly and ‘Burn Brighter this Winter’ to reduce domestic wood smoke pollution.
In the winter months, smoke from wood heaters can get trapped by cold and still air which then causes a smoky environment around our suburbs and towns.
The health and safety of Tasmanians is our number one priority and reducing excessive smoke in the environment will help to alleviate any harmful impacts on Tasmanians with respiratory illnesses and heart and lung problems.
The annual ‘Burn Brighter this Winter’ campaign provides easy-to-follow advice about how wood heaters should be operated to reduce smoke emissions.
The steps to follow are:
Further information can be found on the EPA’s website at epa.tas.gov.au/burn-brighter
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