The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #133571   Message #3032326
Posted By: Jim Dixon
14-Nov-10 - 09:54 PM
Thread Name: BS: Environmentally conscious / pro-active
Subject: RE: BS: Environmentally conscious / pro-active
No, don't light it. That would only waste the match (or butane fuel, if you use a lighter). Left to themselves, the methane and other organic compounds will oxidize slowly, releasing the same amount of energy regardless.