# Eco-Friendly Fire-Starters Green Logs Help Your Fireplace Burn Greener and Longer By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-logs References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/grass-based-fireplace-logs-have-low-co2/17134/) & [viaspacegreenenergy](http://www.viaspacegreenenergy.com/index.php) I never truly thought of how much damage to the environment a [fireplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-accessories) can do until I stumbled upon Green Logs. Green Logs are an [eco-friendly alternative to firewood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodburning-appliance) that are made from compressed Giant King Grass. Green Logs can be used just like regular [starter logs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yule-logs) and have a reported burn-life of five hours, with a heat output similar to wood log. Read below to find out more about Green Logs and keep your eyes open for them in stores this holiday season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fire-starters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fire-starters made from sustainable materials to replace traditional firewood and reduce environmental impact. - **Compressed Giant King Grass:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of using compressed Giant King Grass as a sustainable and renewable source for various products beyond fire-starters. - **Extended Burn-life Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies to create fire-starters with extended burn-life to offer longer-lasting heat without the need for excessive resources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fireplace Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture eco-friendly fireplace accessories that contribute to a greener and more sustainable fireplace experience. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore using sustainable materials like compressed Giant King Grass in the renewable energy sector for fuel production and biomass energy generation. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly fire-starters for camping and outdoor activities, providing a sustainable and convenient alternative to traditional firewood. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unusual Fireplace Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-fireplace-color-cones.md) - [Renewable Energy Camping Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-boilgrill.md) - [Sustainable Charcoal Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-good-charcoal-company.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bioethanol Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glammfire-contour.md) - [Eco-Friendly Single-Use Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casusgrill.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Flatpack Virtual Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-radiator.md) - [Bioethanol Fireplace Website Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-feu-fires.md) - [Slick Rechargeable Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rechargeable-lighter.md)