Sustainable Acres Warming Up Winter
Cold Weather, Warm Solutions
Practical Strategies for Sustainable Winter Living
By Lauren Bongard
Summertime living might be easy, but winter is a different story. If you’ re trying to maintain a sustainable, low-waste lifestyle, the cold can make it that much harder.
Embracing efficient practices and renewable solutions year-round can help minimize your environmental impact, and we’ ve got some key strategies to make sustainable winter living rewarding and comfortable.
Warmth Without Waste
Believe it or not, traditional wood-burning stoves can be a surprisingly efficient heating option, especially if you source wood sustainably from managed forests or your own property. Pellet stoves that use compressed sawdust or agricultural waste offer an eco-friendly alternative with more automated features.
For those who want to harness the power of the sun, south-facing windows capture and retain natural solar heat. Hang heavy curtains or thermal shades to keep the warmth indoors after the sun sets.
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