BBQ Environmental Q&A

How environmentally friendly are barbecues?

Andrea Price, Consumer Market Manager at Calor, comments:

“The energy used by a gas barbecue is typically no more than that used by a domestic cooker, so dining al fresco will cost no more energy than your usual evening meal. And, because the flame on a gas barbecue is instantaneous and completely controllable, you only use heat when you actually need it – making sure that no extra energy is wasted before or after cooking, when charcoal versions would be heating up or cooling down.

“LPG is also well-known for being extremely clean-burning and non-pollutant, unlike charcoal which directly affects the air quality around it.”

Additional tips

However, we are all conscious of the world around us, so here are a few tips to help you enjoy your barbecue while minimising your impact on the environment:

- Turn the barbecue down to minimum after initial warm up period of 3-4 minutes
- Close the lid (if applicable) during cooking to conserve heat
- Use the whole cooking surface to maximise efficiency
- Make sure all food is thoroughly cooked before serving and finally
- Turn the appliance off when you have finished your BBQ event!

For further information, please contact Calor on freephone 0800 662663 or visit www.bbq.co.uk.

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Issued on behalf of Calor by Bright, 10 St Catherine’s Court, Herbert Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3QE For further information please contact Leona Abson/Michelle Simpson/Katharine Saunders at Bright on Tel: +44 (0) 121 711 5000 Fax: +44 (0) 121 711 5001 or Email: leona@bright-consultancy.co.uk.

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