Fiery elements are a beautiful way to enhance the outdoors, but before you light your fire pit, consider how you can reduce its footprint.
How do you take pleasure in the great outdoors? If reconnecting with nature means building a warm fire in the back yard and enjoying the soft glow with friends and family, you might want to reconsider what type of fire pit you’re using.
Fire pits and fire rings are focal points for the patio and pool spaces of many homes, but wood burning doesn’t add an attractive element to the air. Start roasting marshmallows with a fire pit that doesn’t add to air pollution — try a modern, smoke-free option!
Outdoor gas fire pits are becoming a fast and steady eco-friendly solution for backyard campers. Instead of burning wood, they run off of gas, which produces a clean fire. These designs can also be convenient for homeowners, especially if you already have a gas line, because these models can be hooked up to an existing gas line, or you can purchase portable refillable tanks.
Planika is one company that has revolutionized fire pits. In addition to contemporary fireplace design, this company has created a real fire feature that is ventless, smokeless, odor-free, portable and safe. Planika indoor and outdoor fireplaces burn a special ethanol fuel called FANOLA. As it burns, it only produces steam and carbon dioxide (roughly the same amount of carbon dioxide emitted in the air when a person exhales).
Other environmentally friendly fuels include propane and gel fuel. Propane is available in both liquid and gas forms, and it’s a byproduct from petroleum refining and natural gas. Gel fuel is similar to bio-ethanols because it’s an alcohol-based fuel as well, which doesn’t emit toxic fumes or odors. It does produce 75% less carbon dioxide than more conventional fuels.
In addition to choosing fuel types for your fire pit, you can also find models made from eco-friendly materials. Consider fire pits made from post-consumer recycled iron or aluminum, and enjoy the same weather-hardy qualities as you would from those made of virgin materials.
Incorporating a fiery element into your lawn and garden space is a beautiful way to enhance the outdoors, but before you light your fire pit, think about how earth friendly it is and how you can reduce its footprint.
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