Sustainability

Mali faces a significant environmental crisis due to widespread deforestation. The country’s dependency on firewood for cooking and heating drives this destruction, especially in rural areas. Despite efforts from activists like Aida M’bo, the former environment minister, Mali’s forests continue to shrink at an alarming rate. Firewood Dependency Fuels Deforestation Firewood remains a crucial resource […]

Burning firewood is a cozy and efficient way to heat your home, but if you’re not careful, a lot of that heat energy can go to waste. From inefficient stoves to poor firewood practices, small mistakes can make your fire less effective and cost you extra time and wood. Here’s how to get the most

For small-scale firewood operations, sustainability is key. Choosing renewable sources not only helps protect the environment but also ensures a steady, reliable supply of firewood for years to come. Whether you’re heating your home, running a small business, or just stocking up for the winter, here are the best renewable firewood sources to consider. Fast-Growing

Firewood has long been seen as a natural and sustainable heating option, but its role in climate change is more complex than it might seem. While firewood is often labeled as “carbon-neutral,” how it’s harvested, burned, and managed can significantly impact the environment. Let’s break it down so you can make informed choices about your

Burning firewood is often considered a sustainable and carbon-neutral way to heat your home or fuel a campfire, but that doesn’t mean it’s completely without impact. Calculating the carbon footprint of your firewood use can help you better understand how it fits into your overall environmental impact and how to make your burning habits as

Harvesting firewood is a practical way to heat your home or enjoy a campfire, but it’s easy to overlook the ripple effects it can have on the forests around us. Forests aren’t just trees—they’re complex ecosystems filled with wildlife, plants, and natural cycles that keep everything balanced. When done responsibly, firewood harvesting can coexist with