I guess what my sticking point is is that legislation shouldn't be driving these innovations rather the free market should be since less wood use and less smoke are great selling points that would entice people to naturally buy them.
That is the problem. LEGISLATION.

I don't give a shit what they are legislating, they shouldn't BE doing it. Let the market decide.

It comes down to one thing... if the government says you HAVE to, then DON'T do it.

Resist, protest, tell them to go fuck themselves.