subject: Ecological Heat [print this page] In todays world the word ecological echoes everywhere. Some people passionately manifest the ecological way of living, some try to lead an ecological way of life in some aspects, and some think it is either pointless or just dont have a clue what it is and consists of. The fact is that Earth wont survive long if everyone doesnt do his or her own part i.e. doesnt start living in an ecological way. So what does it really mean ecological?
Maybe the first thing that comes to everyones mind is to walk or to use public transport instead of taking a car. That is a valid point and helps to reduce your carbon footprint i.e. the amount of carbon dioxide that your actions cause. Also, everyone must have heard about the manifest of taking your own shopping bag instead of buying a plastic bag at the cashier. Other ecological things involve eating local organic food because the distance the food travels of course correlates with the amount of emission fuels, and also growing organic food excludes the use of pesticides and other harmful substances. But then again, does it pay off to grow local tomatoes in Finland also in the winter time when the heating expenses are very high? Not really.
Heating costs in Finland are high due to the high market price of the electricity. Moreover, if you do care about the environment and dont support nuclear power then you can buy environmentally friendly electricity, which costs more than the nuclear power energy. However, one way to reduce your carbon footprint and the electricity bill is to provide you home with natural heat.
Have you ever heard about Uunisept? Natural heat can be provided with a fireplace, which is an ecological and also an economical way of keeping your home warm. With Uunisept fireplace you can be sure that your home is heated in a safe and efficient manner. If you have a possibility to have a fireplace in your home, then you should definitely figure out with Uunisept what kind of options for heating your home you have.
