Meteorlites http://www.meteorlites.com -On-line retail store -The fire starters they sell are non-toxic, environmentally responsible, waterproof, and won't "flare up",convenient size, eliminates waste from newspapers, etc. -Good for: campfires, fireplaces, charcoal grills. -Burn time: 16-20 minutes -Resembles a potpourri wax tart Super Cedar Fire Starters http://www.superstarter.com -On-line retail store -4"x1" disk made of cedar sawdust and highly refined wax -Produces a 12" flame -Burn time: 20-30 minutes -Benefits: compact structure, no residues or toxic chemicals Safety Central- Matches and Fire Starters http://www.safetycentral.com/matandfir.htm" -On-line retailer -Uses: emergency light source, signal Canadian Canoe Routes http://www.canadiancanoeroutes.com./Section Technique/ Tips and Tricks/ Firestarters.htm -Reference and resource site -Shows two kinds of fire starters that can be made at home. The first is constructed out of cotton balls saturated in Vaseline, and a 35mm film container. The second one is the more common egg carton method. Lightweight Fire Starters http://www.permapac.com/firestarters.htm -Independent web page -This site features step-by-step instructions with illustrations -Approximate weight is 1/10 of an ounce -Benefits: made from recycled materials, cuts back on waste. The main ingredients are: corrugated cardboard, wax, wick or string -Burn time: 10 minutes Pinecone Lady http://www.pineconelady.com/crafts.html -Independent web page -Offers various types of fire starters that can be made with pinecones (i.e. Colorful Pine Cone Fire Starters) -Step-by-step directions provided Fire Starters and Wax http://www.cam.org/~malak/waxfaq.html -Independent web page -Provides numerous methods for making fire starters -Includes a troubleshooting guide -Gives the definition of a fire starter -Live links provided to other sites Bitter Creek Candle Supply, Inc. http://www.candlesupply.com/newsletter1000.html -On-line retailer -Look under tip of the month for Easy Dixie Cup Fire Starters Fire Starters http://www.roo.com/archive/fire.htm -Independent page -Made with a pinecone -Directions provided Frontier Fire Starters http://www.gotfire.com.firestarters599.html -On-line retailer -Made primarily of magnesium -Benefits: compact, waterproof -Made from magnesium -Approximate cost: $7-$23 Colorado Kindling http://www.coloradokindling.com -Ingredients: Pinecones mixed with dry softwood in a pine/aspen mixture -Can be used as a fire starter or a coal base -Benefits: environmentally conscious, made from dead trees Sure Light Product Page http://www.home.sprynet.com/~bbmfg/firest.htm -Economical -Non-explosive (no flare ups) -Non-toxic Candle and Soap Making http://www.candleandsoap.minignco.com/hobbies/candleandsoap/library/weekly/aa063098.htm -Independent web site -Benefits: made from recycled materials (egg carton, sawdust, etc.) -Directions provided Camping-Fire Starters http://sabourin.oneweb.com/camping/fire_start.html -Independent web page -Another web page that features directions for making fire starters with egg cartons Fire Muffins http://brcandles.com/howto/firestarter/firestarter.htm -Independent web page -Made with a portion control cup -Benefits: compact, portable Festive Fire Starters http://www.nactx.com/country/fire.htm -Independent site -Made with sawdust and excess wrapping paper Recycle Store: Cardboard http://www.recyclestore.com/ezlite.htm -On-line retailer -Features fire starters that are made of recycled cardboard -Clean burning -Ideal for: fireplaces, stoves, campfires, etc. -The Cost: 55 fire starters for $10 Colored Fire Products http://barrettwebs.com/afn/flames.htm -Reference site and on-line retailer -Features recipes for making "colorful" fire starters