Tips for the fire basket

It's nice to light a fire basket, but what effect does this have on air quality and health?

You tackle the following challenges:

How do I make my environment more aware of air quality

How do I reduce emissions from wood burning

The city of Rotterdam started a campaign in the summer of 2022 to raise awareness of this. Here are some tips if you do use a fire basket:

Not heating is always the better solution
If you do stoke, don't light a fire in foggy or windless weather. Smoke will linger for a long time.
Always use untreated wood, without paint or glue. This way no harmful substances are released.
Burn only dry wood. This is recognizable by cracks and loose bark.
Pressed wood without additives is the least harmful.
Do not use cardboard or paper. This will prevent a lot of smoke and fly ash.