by sales@quick-fire.ca | Feb 10, 2025 | How To |
Your new fire starter kit can help you start a fire with no matches but please remember to practice firecraft before you need to use fire lighting skills to survive. Practice sourcing dry tinder and gain the understanding of what amount of tinder and kindling is required to keep the fire going, after you light it.
If you are new to the practice of firecraft, view the 3 steps of how to use your new survival kit:
Step 1: Video demonstration to help you understand how to get dry tinder:
https://quick-fire.ca/how-to/how-to-get-dry-tinder/
Step 2: Video Demonstration of preparing tinder before you light your fire.
https://quick-fire.ca/how-to/preparing-tinder-for-starting-a-fire-with-no-matches/
Step 3: Video demonstration of using QUICK-FIRE & Fatwood to start a fire with no matches.
https://quick-fire.ca/how-to/step-3-starting-a-fire-with-fatwood-and-fire-striker/
View a demonstration of where QUICK-FIRE fatwood comes from and how you can find your own fatwood.
How to acquire your own fatwood in BC:
https://quick-fire.ca/how-to/harvest-fatwood-from-a-stump-in-the-bc-backcountry/
by sales@quick-fire.ca | Nov 3, 2024 | Spark Change |
By switching from disposable butane lighters to QUICK-FIRE Strikers to ignite outdoor stoves, barbecues, heaters and other gas fueled appliances, you can reduce plastic waste and minimize environmental harm.
Below are 37 inspirational ideas to share amongst your friends to help reduce our individual carbon footprint.
Use this coupon code
sparkchange
when purchasing QUICK-FIRE STRIKER or QUICK-FIRE SURVIVE and you will get free shipping AND we will donate $1 from every striker purchase to:
Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada
ideas to inspire viewers to emphasize QuickFire’s environmental benefits and inspire a switch from butane lighters:
1. “Light Smart: Go Green with QuickFire Today!”
2. “QuickFire: Your First Step to Zero Waste!”
3. “Ditch Plastic, Embrace QuickFire for a Cleaner Planet!”
4. “Sustainable Ignition: QuickFire Beats Butane Every Time!”
5. “For Eco-Friendly Fires, QuickFire is the Way!”
6. “Join the Movement: Switch to QuickFire Now!”
7. “QuickFire: Small Change, Big Environmental Impact!”
8. “Cleaner Fires, Cleaner Planet – Try QuickFire!”
9. “Ignite Responsibly: QuickFire Over Disposable Lighters!”
10. “Reduce Waste Daily: Start with QuickFire!”
11. “Eco-Friendly Ignition, Eco-Friendly World – Choose QuickFire!”
12. “Switch to QuickFire, Support a Greener Future!”
13. “QuickFire: Your Green Alternative to Butane Lighters!”
14. “Sustainable Fires Are Possible – Thanks to QuickFire!”
15. “Ditch Butane, Spark Change with QuickFire!”
16. “Ignite Naturally, Preserve Nature – Use QuickFire!”
17. “Light Up Right: QuickFire Saves Our Planet!”
18. “QuickFire: The Eco-Smart Solution for Every Flame!”
19. “Cleaner Air, Cleaner Fires – Choose QuickFire!”
20. “Reduce Carbon, Light with QuickFire!”
21. “Eco-Friendly Ignition Starts with You – and QuickFire!”
22. “QuickFire: For Fires That Respect the Earth!”
23. “Ditch Disposable, Embrace Sustainable with QuickFire!”
24. “Ignite Responsibly, Choose QuickFire Over Butane!”
25. “A Brighter Tomorrow Starts with QuickFire!”
26. “Be the Change: QuickFire, Not Butane!”
27. “Cleaner Fires, Happier Planet – Switch to QuickFire!”
28. “QuickFire: Less Waste, More Sustainable Fires!”
29. “Make the Green Choice, Make It QuickFire!”
30. “Start Something Better: QuickFire Over Butane!
31. “Ditch Butane: Light Up Eco-Friendly with QuickFire!”
32. “Make the Switch: QuickFire Over Harmful Lighters!”
33. “Reduce Waste, Choose QuickFire for Clean Flames!”
34. “Go Green: Replace Butane Lighters with QuickFire!”
35. “Eco-Smart Fires Start with QuickFire, Not Butane!”
36. “Sustainable Spark: Choose QuickFire, Cut Carbon!”
37. “For a Greener Earth, Light with QuickFire!”
By sharing this sparkchange campaign, you’re offering inspiration to motivate others toward a more eco-conscious choice.
by sales@quick-fire.ca | Nov 3, 2024 | Spark Change |
Disposable butane lighters might seem small, but they have a significant environmental impact. As a society, we’re learning that single-use items create waste, pollution, and long-term harm. QuickFire is dedicated to creating change by providing an eco-friendly alternative and supporting Girl Guides in their mission to inspire positive action.
Why Disposable Butane Lighters Harm Our Planet
- Non-Biodegradable Waste: Disposable butane lighters are made of plastic, metal, and other materials that don’t decompose, leading to increased landfill waste that lingers for centuries.
- Pollution from Production and Disposal: Manufacturing these lighters involves harmful chemicals and releases CO₂, contributing to air and water pollution. When discarded, lighters can leak toxic butane or microplastics, harming soil and waterways. This pollution affects ecosystems, showing just how far the impact of our choices can reach.
- Resource Intensive: Producing disposable lighters requires substantial resources and energy, creating a large carbon footprint for an item that’s often used briefly before being discarded. By choosing more sustainable products like QuickFire, we can conserve resources and help reduce carbon emissions, a crucial step in protecting the planet.
- Hazard to Wildlife: When tossed improperly, these lighters often end up in oceans and natural habitats, where they can be ingested by animals, causing injury or death. This highlights the need to protect the very wildlife that we all aim to cherish and safeguard through environmental programs.
- Single-Use Culture: Disposable lighters promote a single-use mentality, countering the values of sustainability, conservation, and responsible resource use.
The Spark Change Campaign: Empowering Young Leaders, Supporting the Planet
QuickFire’s Spark Change campaign is our commitment to a better future. For every purchase made with the code
“sparkchange,”
you get free shipping and we donate $2 to Girl Guides of Canada. Together, we aim to reduce waste and empower young leaders to make a difference.
Why Girl Guides? Because the Girl Guides are shaping the next generation of environmental stewards. Through programs on leadership, outdoor skills, and sustainability, they help young people understand and respect our planet.
by sales@quick-fire.ca | Nov 3, 2024 | Spark Change |
Reducing household carbon footprints is crucial for tackling climate change, and small changes, like switching from disposable lighters, make a big difference. Disposable lighters are everywhere, but they add to environmental waste. QUICK-FIRE Strikers offer a sustainable, reliable solution to cut down on single-use plastic while ensuring you’re never without a spark.
QuickFire’s Spark Change campaign is our commitment to a better future. For every purchase made with the code “sparkchange,” you get free shipping and we donate $2 to Girl Guides of Canada. Together, we aim to reduce waste and empower young leaders to make a difference.
Retail stores often sell bulk packs of disposable lighters at low prices—likely because they’re prone to failure, making people feel they need backups. And while newer gas appliances often have built-in ignition, many still require an external lighter. This is where QUICK-FIRE Strikers shine: they’re made from biodegradable materials, built to last, and offer a dependable alternative to disposable options. Plus, with replaceable ferrocerium rods, these strikers are designed to serve you for years, maximizing both performance and sustainability.
Appliances That Benefit from an External Ignition Source
Not all gas-burning devices have built-in ignition systems. For those that don’t, QUICK-FIRE Strikers provide a great alternative to disposable lighters. Here are common appliances where they’re useful:
1. Gas Stoves and Cooktops:
Basic Gas Burners: Older models and basic cooktops without automatic ignition need a manual lighter.
Portable Camping Stoves: Most camping stoves rely on external ignition.
Propane Burners: Often used outdoors for large pots, these also require manual ignition.
2. Gas Barbecues (Grills):
Basic Models: Lower-end grills may lack built-in ignition.
Charcoal/Gas Hybrids: Some hybrids that use gas starters don’t have ignition systems.
Camping Grills: Portable gas grills often need manual ignition.
3. Gas Fireplaces and Fire Pits:
Manual Ignition Fireplaces: Many older or simpler gas fireplaces need a lighter.
Outdoor Fire Pits: Especially those designed for simplicity, often require manual ignition.
4. Patio Heaters: Many outdoor heaters, particularly tabletop models, lack built-in igniters.
For these situations, QUICK-FIRE Strikers provide a reliable, eco-friendly option that performs well in wind, moisture, and outdoor conditions where matches can fail.
