Hot bank holiday weekends are upon us! The forecast for the next week and more is rain free and lots of sunshine. Whenever this happens, supermarkets run out of salad, ice cream, ice cubes, ice lollies and… those instant barbecues. You know the ones; they consist of what looks like a large, tin foil takeaway container filled with coal and covered over with a metal mesh. People take them to the beach and other beauty spots and then, annoyingly, often leave them behind with all the other litter.
If you follow us on Twitter, you’ll probably know that litter is one of my bugbears. I had a look around on the internet for alternatives to these grill things and came across just three examples of disposable eco-barbecues. Unfortunately, number 3 is only available to buy if you purchase them wholesale – they don’t seem to be available in small quantities anywhere in the UK. If the likes of B&Q, Homebase, Wilko and the big supermarket chains began to stock them they’ll surely make a killing. They’re a much, much better option in our greener, single-use plastic aware times!
- CasusGrill instant barbecue: £7.95, Amazon
Quick OxyliteTM Ready to grill in 5 minutes. Grilling time approx. 60 minutes. Portable & lightweight. Eco-friendly & biodegradable. All natural materials – charcoal, lava stone, bamboo and cardboard.
- ECO Grill outdoor BBQ cooking log, large: £12.99, Amazon
Burns immediately – no chemical igniters or fluids needed. Natural and sustainable materials used only; Eco plastic wrap stops contents from spilling during storage and transit. More than 2.5 hours of even heat for cooking food – Cook meat, fish & vegetables easily, healthily and safely. Heat ready for grilling food in approx. 20 minutes – Ideal for baking, grilling, boiling, cooking or smoking food. Surface is a suitable size for pans, kettles, grill racks etc.
- MagicFire 2kg BBQ charcoal box: 2.50-2.75€ each (minimum order 7,000), Alibaba
From Bulgaria. All you need to do is ignite the wick with a single match and all the rest is done automatically. It is a clean and effortless BBQ. All is 100% natural and chemical free. It is also eco friendly since it produces very little ash that can be used as fertiliser. Contents: oak. Ash rate 2%. Moisture 3% Volatile 13.37%. Fixed carbon 85%. Burning rate: 1.5 hours. No toxic gases, odourless. Immediate ignition.
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