The Looftlighter eliminates the need for lighter fluid.
In Sweden alone, lighter fluid consumption adds up to at least 10 million bottles a year.* This figure does not include disposable grills or petroleum lighter cubes. Since lighter fluid burns at a low temperature it emits a lot of toxic hydrocarbons when ignited. Lighter fluid is based on fossile gasoline and is part of the problem with global warming. Use of lighter fluid and petroleum products in the barbeque always affects the food.
Apart from the environmental aspect, lighter fluid also causes poisoning accidents, affects the taste, and increases the risk of burn injurys and unintended fires. In Sweden more than 400 children were brought to hospital as a result of poisoning accidents 2008.**
* Source: Swedish Chemicals Agency, based on an estimate
** Source: Swedish Poisons Informations Centre