FireCrystals(R) fireplace glass cited as healthiest way of creating heat from fireplaces and fire pits PASO ROBLES, Calif., Aug. 5
PASO ROBLES, Calif., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- FireCrystals(R) fireplace
glass is a more healthful, environmentally friendly alternative to wood for
fireplaces and fire pits, according to a recent rating by Degree Of Green(TM),
a program that helps consumers determine the green and healthy aspects of home
and building products.
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The rating comes as many communities across the U.S., including San
Francisco, CA, Denver, CO and Phoenix, AZ, are banning wood burning in outdoor
and indoor fireplaces and fire pits in order to reduce carbon emissions.
"People can now use their fireplaces and fire pits without worrying about
violating the law or contributing to pollution with carbon toxins," said
Steven Stegall, president of FireCrystals(R).
FireCrystals(R) are a direct replacement for wood or gas logs in natural
gas fireplaces and fire pits providing as much heat as burning wood.
FireCrystals(R) fireplace glass come in many colors and blends and are heated
by natural gas.
The Degree Of Green(TM) program gave FireCrystals(R) a 4 -- its top rating
in the health category -- calling use of the tempered glass crystals "100
percent better" than burning wood. The program noted that 50 percent of the
glass used in FireCrystals(R) is from recycled sources, never loses their
ability to radiate heat, nor degrade or lose color, raising their position as
a sustainable product. Heated with a natural gas flame, FireCrystals(R), as
noted by Degree Of Green(TM), such burning does not release harmful
particulate matter as does wood burning.
"Degree Of Green(TM) explains for consumers and retailers why our product
is green, why it fits into providing a solution to help the environment and
humans," Stegall said. "Many of our customers look for a green product and
find themselves in a unique design project because FireCrystals(R) are so
elegant. Using their style preferences customers create something very
personal for their green environment."
Degree Of Green(TM) is a product rating system created by Wisconsin green
building products expert Andy Pace. He and other building experts rate
products based on their effects on human health, environmental sustainability,
and effects on the environment.
About FireCrystals(R):
Established in 2001 and located in Paso Robles, California,
FireCrystals(R) is a direct supplier and retailer of processed tempered glass
products with burner systems and hardware for use as an environmentally clean
and friendly alternative to burning wood in existing wood-burning gas
fireplaces and fire pits.
About Degree Of Green:
Degree Of Green(TM) is the first national building products ratings and
merchandising program designed for retailers. Degree Of Green(TM) helps
retailers educate consumers and contractors about the real impact of "green"
home improvement and home building products on the environment and on human
health. Each Degree Of Green(TM) data sheet describes a product, its
composition, advantages and raw materials sourcing, and offers comparative
data.
SOURCE FireCrystals
