What's Greener? A Refurbished Wood Heater or a Brand New One?
While brand new wood heaters are required to meet more stringent emissions regulations than older models, that doesn't necessarily mean that they're better for the environment. What the "green" argument fails to take into account is the enormous environmental impact caused by the manufacturing of ever more steel appliances. The few grams of CO2 saved by running a lower CO2 emissions wood heater is DWARFED by the tonnes of CO2 produced during its manufacture. If you're concerned about the env