Tips for neighbor-friendly BBQs

It's nice to light a BBQ in the summer, but what effect does this have on air quality and health?

You tackle the following challenges:

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 for neighbor-friendly BBQing:

Use a custom BBQ. The bigger the BBQ, the more fuel you will need.
Choose the right fuel. Coconut briquettes and brown firelighters are more environmentally friendly than white firelighters.
Try an electric or gas barbecue. It smokes a lot less than charcoal.
Catch the fat and marinade. This ensures less smoke development.
Take the wind direction into account. This will limit the smoke nuisance for yourself and your neighbours.