KingStar Future Fuels was established with one simple goal; to provide high-quality, highly efficient, clean, green sustainable eco fuel sources. To fulfil this goal, we provide customers with eco-friendly fuel for fires and wood burners to help them heat their homes whilst making an environmentally conscious decision to use sustainable materials. In our product range we supply bags and pallets of firewood as well as kindling and eco-friendly fire starter packs. In this post, we explore five key benefits of using sustainable firewood in your home.
Renewable Resource
Sustainable firewood comes from responsibly managed forests where the rate of harvesting is balanced with the rate of regrowth. By committing to replanting new trees in place of those felled it creates a cycle of regeneration that supports this renewable resource. Our Greener Future Plan, launched in 2021, commits to planting an oak tree for every ton of eco-logs purchased. This directly supports the renewable resource cycle.
Reduced Environmental Impact
As a customer choosing firewood that comes from responsibly and sustainably managed forests you are encouraging this responsible forest management, contributing to improving the environment and promoting environmentally friendly forestry.
Sustainable forestry practices not only mean replanting schemes to balance the felled trees with new but often includes practices to protect biodiversity such as minimising soil erosion, maintaining diverse ecosystems, protecting water quality, and reducing the impact on wildlife habitats.
These measures help to preserve the overall health of the forest. This is in direct contrast to the negative impact of unsustainable logging and deforestation that destroys habitats and has other negative environmental effects.
Waste Reduction
Sustainable firewood can be derived from the waste products of other wood processing industries or from the manufacturing of other goods. In this scenario, reusing wood in a sustainable manner that might otherwise have been discarded contributes to a more environmentally friendly impact and a more sustainable approach.
Our eco-logs, as a substitute for firewood, are produced solely from sawdust or biomass waste that is dried and compressed to create our high-quality, highly efficient heat source. This process not only converts waste into a valuable resource but also reduces the need for harvesting new trees, further minimising environmental impact.
Reduced Carbon Footprint
Burning sustainable firewood can positively impact our carbon footprint when the carbon dioxide trees absorb during their growth is counterbalanced by the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere when the firewood is burned. This cycle, when thoughtfully managed and monitored, can contribute significantly to lowering our carbon footprint. When properly managed, the carbon emitted during burning can be more than compensated for by the carbon absorbed during the tree's growth, effectively eliminating the net carbon emission from the process.
Energy Independence
We are committed to ensuring that local households can benefit from sustainable firewood and eco-logs in Ireland. By using this local, sustainably sourced, firewood we all contribute to greater energy independence by reducing our reliance on non-renewable energy sources such as fossil fuels which are not as environmentally sustainable. This abundant local natural resource provides an environmentally conscious alternative that does not drain on direct resources or those related such as the cost and impact of transport and logistics.
It can also contribute to the local economy by providing income for foresters, loggers, and wood suppliers in the region. Deciding to use sustainable firewood can have many environmental, social, and economic benefits. You are contributing to a cycle of renewable practices that can minimise waste, improve or maintain biodiversity, reduce the carbon footprint and create energy independence for the future.
Contact us for More Information
At KingStar Future Fuels we are committed to helping customers to be more environmentally aware and to do what they can to help the planet by providing a greener way to heat their homes. To speak to our team or to place an order you can call +353 87 920 7868 or leave a message on our online contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.