The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) has recently granted the Java-Log® brand coffee firelog its CSIA Accepted Product status. Many factors were considered during the acceptance process, including the recycled nature of the product, its testing and listing criteria and the low levels of particulates released when burned.

Increased government enforcement of air quality standards calls for more effective fireplace and stove standards by American homeowners. Notably, the All Natural, All Renewable Java-log® releases 79% less particulate matter, 88% less creosote, and 78% less carbon monoxide emissions when burned than typical hardwood.

"We appreciate the innovative thinking that Java-Log brings to the U.S. marketplace," says CSIA Executive Director, Mark McSweeney. "With CSIA Accepted Product status, we commend the Java-log for offering solutions to the emissions issues associated with traditional fireplace use."

Java-log® firelogs have gained strong media attention since being introduced in the United States in 2002 and has earned such accolades as Time Magazine’s "Coolest Inventions of 2003". Java-log firelogs are gaining popularity to a growing list of U.S. national grocery, hardware and convenience retailers such as Ace Hardware, Albertsons, Publix, and Kroger, to name a few. The firelogs have uniquely carved a niche market with Wild Oats and Whole Foods Market chains.

Java-log’s packaging and advertising will carry the CSIA Accepted Product logo and the following message to further the mission of the educational organization: "When used according to the manufacturer’s instructions, this product is accepted by the Chimney Safety Institute of America. For improved safety and home heating efficiency, CSIA recommends that all chimneys and vented appliances be inspected every year by a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep®. For a list of qualified sweeps in your area and more information, please visit www.csia.org/java or www.java-log.com or write to 2155 Commercial Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168."