Having a BBQ? choose BBQ charcoal that helps birds and butterflies!

Story published 01.04.09

The BBQ season has begun and the great news for nature lovers is that sustainable BioRegional HomeGrown© BBQ charcoal is in the shops now.

It’s great for nature lovers because it’s made in UK woodlands managed to provide habitat for birds and butterflies.

It helps combat climate change as CO2 emissions from transportation are reduced by 85% compared to imported charcoal.

It’s better to cook with, as it burns hotter for longer so a little goes a long way, making it great value.
Sarah Mooney, Manager of BioRegional Charcoal Company said:
“Many people are unaware that there is much difference between BBQ charcoals. We want to let consumers know that choosing a UK product like ours has many added benefits. Our charcoal provides much needed rural UK employment and is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. This means it comes from woodlands that are well-managed to help wildlife like the nightingale, nightjar and threatened pearl-bordered fritillary. It goes further because we use quality British hardwoods, which naturally burn hotter for longer and need no firelighters, leaving your food untainted”.

Dr Martin Warren, Chief Executive of Butterfly Conservation agrees:
“Butterflies need our help and buying HomeGrown Charcoal from BioRegional is a great way to BBQ whilst boosting local butterfly numbers. Butterflies and other wildlife thrive on active woodland management so your choice in charcoal can make a real difference to conservation.”

BioRegional’s HomeGrown Charcoal is produced by a 20-strong national network of rural woodland charcoal burners whose deliveries are coordinated to supply both regionally to Sainsbury’s Tesco and Homebase and more locally, direct to B&Q stores. This unique arrangement means that even small charcoal producers can supply a national store, and a national retailer can have a UK product on its shelves without having to deal with 20 different suppliers. On-line shoppers can also purchase the charcoal from http://www.ethicalsuperstore.com.

For more info visit www.bioregionalhomegrown.co.uk