Beds Fire praises supermarkets for banning disposable barbecues Bedford News

Supermarkets which have announced they will no longer be selling disposable barbecue sets have been hailed by the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

To reduce waste and protect forests, countryside and wildlife, supermarket giants Waitrose and Aldi have announced they will stop selling disposable barbecues. This will prevent the production of around 35 tonnes of waste in the form of packaging and rubbish in public places.

A spokesman for the service said: “The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is extremely pleased with this news as it shows significant progress in reducing forest fires and outdoor fires. Each year the fire destroys thousands of acres of countryside and wildlife habitat.Some of the fires are set deliberately, but most are due to negligence, often involving disposable barbecue grills.

“The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service really welcomes Waitrose and Aldi’s decision as it will help us in our mission to provide excellent fire and rescue services which help to make Bedfordshire a better place. sure.We hope other supermarkets will follow.

“We see many fires starting every year from disposable barbecue grills, and in wooded areas this can cause dangerous wildfires that spread very quickly. This decision follows concerns shared by the National Council of Chiefs of firefighters regarding the number of flash fires linked to the barbecue, both in outdoor spaces and at home when used on balconies or too close to garden fences and trees.”