An ethanol fireplace is a safe, easy, and environmentally friendly alternative to the traditional woodburning, gas, and electric fireplaces. Ethanol fireplaces use a liquid bio-ethanol fuel that burns cleanly and quietly with a real, rich, dancing flame. This fuel is eco-friendly, biodegradable, and made by fermenting sugars from plants such as sugar cane, beets, and potatoes. Its burning process prevents air pollution, smoke, and odors. The only emissions from burning ethanol are small amounts of water and carbon dioxide.