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The Best Environmentally Friendly Eco Stoves
Recently, there have been a few questions around whether wood burners are bad for the environment or if stoves cause air pollution. Some people even began reporting that wood burning stoves are going to be banned!
While burning wood does release carbon and smoke into the atmosphere, today’s eco stoves do a great job of significantly reducing any negative impacts. When burnt correctly, wood is a carbon neutral source of fuel that can be an efficient way of heating your home.
Buying an EcoDesign stove is one of the best ways to burn wood cleanly and efficiently. According to the Stove Industry Alliance, the technology used by an EcoDesign Stove produces an amazing 90% fewer emissions than an open fire, and 80% less than a typical 10 year old stove.
You can find out more about what EcoDesign stoves are here.
Furthermore, with our stove scrappage scheme, you can earn 10% cashback on selected new EcoDesign stoves when you recycle your old, less efficient stove!
Find out more here: Our Stove Scrappage Scheme - How it Works
What are the Best Environmentally Friendly Stoves?
If you are looking for a new environmentally friendly wood burning stove, you will find plenty of options to choose from! Here is our selection of the best eco stoves available, all of which are EcoDesign Ready, with an A+ energy rating, and can be used in smoke control zones:
| Eco Stove | Price |
|---|---|
| Arada Farringdon Catalyst 11kW Ecodesign Ready Wood Stove | £2,348 |
| Charnwood Skye 7 Approved Defra Multi Fuel Stove | £2,076 |
| ACR Novus DEFRA Multi Fuel - Wood Burning Stove | £1,589 |
| ACR Earlswood DEFRA Approved Multi Fuel - Wood Burning Stove | £884 |
| Mendip Woodland 5kW Defra Convection Stove | £1,094 |
| Firefox Ecodesign Ready Wood / Multifuel Stove | £694 |
| Go Eco 5kW Eco-Design Ready Multifuel Stove | £599 |
| Saltfire ST2 Multi-Fuel Defra Approved Stove | £599 |
Find out more about the best environmentally friendly stoves for all budgets below...
Budget: £
Saltfire ST2 Multi-Fuel Defra Approved Stove
This contemporary eco stove not only has a stylishly modern design, but is also packed with the best clean burning technology. It is available in a choice of colour options at an additional cost, including charcoal, grey, ivory and red, along with classic metallic black.
- Price: From £499
- Heat output: 5kW
- Efficiency rating: 81.3%
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Go Eco 5kW Eco-Design Ready Multifuel Stove
With a more traditional steel design, this stove combines a classic appearance with the latest in clean burning technology. With a top and rear flue outlet, it can also be easily fitted into most homes.
- Price: From £599
- Heat output: 5kW
- Efficiency rating: 80%
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Firefox Ecodesign Ready Wood / Multifuel Stove
The cast iron exterior of this charming stoves gives off a traditional appeal that many stove owners love. Its large viewing window is a real highlight, giving a toasty display of the flames inside! With an excellent efficiency rating, it’s ideal for heating small to medium sized rooms.
- Price: From £699.95
- Heat output: 5kW
- Efficiency rating: 84%
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Related: 8 Amazing Budget Log Burners
Budget: ££
ACR Earlswood DEFRA Approved Multi Fuel - Wood Burning Stove
Created out of a combination of a steel body and a cast iron door, this incredibly efficient stove combines the best of both materials. Steel radiates heat into the room quickly, while cast iron holds on to the heat for longer. You can choose between a black or brushed steel handle, according to your preference, too.
- Price: From £921.95
- Heat output: 5kW
- Efficiency rating: 84.3%
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Mendip Woodland 5kW Defra Convection Stove
This stunning contemporary eco stove boasts a large, unobstructed viewing window that will make a real highlight in your room. Along with its brilliant clean burn technology and high efficiency rating, Mendip donate £10 to the Woodland Trust for every stove sold.
- Price: From £1,094.95
- Heat output: 5kW
- Efficiency rating: 81.1%
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Budget: £££
ACR Novus DEFRA Multi Fuel - Wood Burning Stove
This is perhaps the most contemporary looking eco stove on our list. Its free standing cylindrical stove design gives it a fantastically modern look and is perfect for contemporary homes. Its optional air kit makes it an ideal option for today’s airtight homes.
- Price: From £1,589
- Heat output: 5kW
- Efficiency rating: 80.5%
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For more stoves like this one, see our list of the best contemporary wood burning stoves.
Charnwood Skye 7 Approved Defra Multi Fuel Stove
With the best efficiency rating on our list - an amazing 86%! - this 7kW stove is a perfect option for keeping medium sized rooms nice and warm. It comes in 8 beautiful colour options for you to choose from, while its modern aesthetic is sure to update any room wonderfully.
- Price: From £2,080.80
- Heat output: 7kW
- Efficiency rating: 86%
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Related: Coloured Wood Burning Stove Guide
Arada Farringdon Catalyst 11kW Ecodesign Ready Wood Stove
Offering a lifetime guarantee, this magnificent stove will last for as long as you need it. Available in a choice of stylish colours and with a large viewing window, this contemporary eco stove is well worth the investment. With a powerful heat output, it is ideal for larger rooms in need of extra heat.
- Price: From £2,348
- Heat output: 11.4kW
- Efficiency rating: 82.4%
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Can’t find what you are looking for? See more EcoDesign Stoves here or take a look at our full range of wood burning stoves to browse an array of options!
Don’t forget to take a look at the rest of our blog resources for more help and advice. You might like these posts…
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