Testing for toxins in homemade paper logs!?

biggiebowen

Hi all

I have recently made my own paper logs for my fire from newspaper, office paper, shredding etc.

How can I test if there are any toxins released when I burn it?

Is there a kit? or any homemade kits?

Does anyone else know if it is safe to burn these?

thanks

wallbash

Better question , is there any problems with
burning paper ? No ! the human race has burnt paper since paper was first used.Can't recall anyone dying.

biggiebowen

I'm curious whether burning the paper with ink on will release any harmful toxins into the air?

& I would like to know what toxins are released? if possible...

jimbo_the_jetset

Google something like chemical properties of newspaper ink. Anyway, I am quite sure that majority goes up the flue.

If you are concerned about harmful toxins in the air you should check to see where your local council are building their energy from waste plant which will burn all sorts of rubbish (might not be one in your area but there are plenty going up round the UK)