5 Eco-Friendly Ways to Stay Warm This Winter
Believe it or not, even though the holidays are well gone, the cold weather is here to stay. Winter is in full swing which means constantly finding ways to stay warm and brave unforgiving conditions both outside and at home.
At this time of year, walking around in your home can feel just as cold as stepping outside. It can seem like an easy fix to crank up your heater to keep you toasty. However, although we all want to keep warm, it's important to think about how our daily practices affect the environment.
Relying solely on an electric heater to provide your warmth in the house can prove to be environmentally unfriendly, and can greatly increase your carbon footprint. Although you may have relied on your heater in the past, we promise there are a number of ways to stay cozy and warm without the use of electricity.
It is important to practice habits that help the well-being of our world. Plus, no use of heaters or extra electricity means less to pay on your electrical bill, so it’s basically a win-win! Doing so can actually be accomplished by making small changes.
Here are some ways you can ditch the heater, and be ‘greener’ this winter: