Top Tips For Keeping Your Home Warm This Winter Amidst The Climate Change

Climate change has always been a hot topic all over the world but has now become even more of an issue due to heightened public concern in the UK since the summer heatwave that has caused wildfires in the north of England. The effects of climate change can also be seen globally and are predicted to become more common, having a negative impact on humans, animals and plants alike. What’s more alarming than this, according to the latest report from the UN’s intergovernmental panel on climate change, the world had only a dozen years left to take the steps necessary to prevent a global warming catastrophe.

What is suggested to help the planet?

Fighting climate change is a battle we can win if only we find the will to become better people. That said, one of the best ways to help our planet is by using energy more efficiently. This doesn’t have to involve sacrificing a warm and well-lit home as you can always start saving energy through better insulation, smarter appliances and many other ways. In addition to this, also consider switching to low-carbon fuels instead of using conventional coal and gas-fired power, as well as electricity generated from nuclear power.

What else can you do to at home to help battle climate change?

It is estimated that about 70 per cent of household energy consumption in the UK is taken up by central heating systems used to keep us warm. The higher the production and consumption of energy, the greater greenhouse gas emissions rise.

That said, by reducing this figure whilst keeping homes warm enough does not only cut a homeowner’s energy bills but also helps meet the carbon reduction commitments that the UK government is legally required to deliver. Keep reading for a few effective tips to keep your home warm this winter whilst grabbing the opportunity to protect the earth at the same time.

Utilise your curtains

Making use of your curtains is one of the simplest ways to stay warm this coming winter whilst also being gentle on the environment. Hanging curtains and heavy draperies in your home is a perfect, eco-friendly solution to keep your home nice and cosy during the incoming colder months.

Maximise daylight

The heat offered by the sun is free so why not make the most of it? Utilise this natural, free heat by opening your curtains and letting the sunlight in during the daytime.

Switch to the use of infrared heaters

Make smart choices and go with efficient heating systems that provide warmth without high economic and environmental cost. Switch your heating systems from conventional units to infrared heating. Infrared heaters such as Warmth & Wellbeing’s productsprovide about 98 per cent of efficient energy for the sole purpose of heating up a room. Additionally, infrared heating systems do not produce any carbon dioxide emission and are considered low in electromagnetic pollution.

Insulate your home

About 25 per cent of your home’s total heat escapes because of poor insulation. Installing good wall and ceiling insulation in your property can reduce this loss and efficiently keep you warm at the same time.

Address windows and doors draught

Another great way of keeping your home warm whilst thinking of the environment is by weatherproofing your home. Address the draught on your doors and windows to ensure you do not have to use more heat than necessary this winter.

Warmth & Wellbeing continues to create and supply infrared heating products which are not only safe, sustainable and robust but are also environmentally-friendly. Got any questions? Get in touch with us via 0800 808 6033 or send us an email at info@warmthandwellbeing.co.uk.

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