Duraflame Logs to Circumvent Firewood Transporting Laws?

[Dennx]

I found some clean burning alternatives while looking online.

http://cleanflame.com/Default.aspx

http://www.pinemountainbrands.com/pages/java_log__firelogs/20.php

http://www.terracycle.com/en-US/products/115-Fire-Logs?locale=en-US

http://enviro-log.net

 

[Google it Research]

There are several videos on youtube that show people making their own duraflame logs. Basically they shred newspaper and soak it, jam the soggy newspaper into 2 inch pvc pipe and use a caulking gun to compress and shape the soggy mess. What one is left with is a foot long 2 inch duraflame that cost cents to make and a matter of minutes. Apparently they are fairly dry after compressing, but require drying in the sun. Mileage may vary, but they are cheap! Just a suggestion and a cool task for kids.

 

[Google it Research]

I hate using a tablet to reply. My above post required editing three times and even then is terrible. I promise I was not drunk when I posted.

 

[JackW]

At one of our camping trips one of the guys from Virginia brought some bags of compressed sawdust blocks that are about 5"x6"x8" - he has a store that sells wood stoves and these are fuel blocks for the stoves. They burn for around 1/2- 1 hour each and put out a pretty good flame. No cleanup as they are completely consumed in the fire.

 

[gm13]

Smartlogs are another good option that you can cook over:
http://www.hardwarestore.com/smart-log-fireplace-log-125334.aspx