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From the Fireside – The Designer Fireplace Blog

Welcome to the Designer Fireplace South Africa Blog! This part of our site is dedicated to informing you our client (or potential clients) about what makes a Designer Fireplace so different from all of the other heating options available in the country. To learn more about us as a company please feel free to go the About Us page on this site. Alternatively you can Request a FREE Assessment of your house to find out how a Designer Fireplace can best enhance your home.

A BioFire – The most efficient fireplace in Cape Town

by Rozanne on July 12, 2013 in Environment with No comments

BioFire fireplaces are ahead of the times and already far undercut the strict limits for fine dust emissions that come into effect in Europe in 2014. This “green effect” is achieved through the extremely efficient burning process that ensures that up to 88% of the energy produced by a BioFire fireplace is used to heat your room.

Circluation of Wood

Wood combustion in a BioFire Fireplace only releases the same amount of CO2 as wood that decomposes in a natural way. This not only makes the burning of wood cleaner, but also insures that you stay independent of energy sources such as oil and gas and therefore improve your Carbon Footprint and help to keep your home or business “green friendly”.

Recycling is easy! Here are some tips to recycle in 2013

by Rozanne on January 25, 2013 in Environment, Lifestyle with No comments

Have you ever wondered how recycling really works? Yes or No – either way – check out some tips below to get you started in 2013! Recycling isn’t very difficult; however our greatest challenge is the lack of education about recycling.
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It’s a new year: Here are 10 ways to make it a green one

by Rozanne on January 16, 2013 in Environment, Lifestyle with No comments

Lets Go Green

Ever wondered how to reduce your carbon footprint?

Here is an easy to implement guide for a greener 2013 and remember even baby steps soften your ecological impact.

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WATER – Water shortage and what we can do to save water

by Rozanne on February 7, 2012 in Environment with 2 Comments

"Water" by Matt Rudge

Like energy, the amount of water in the world is stable. It changes its physical forms, Ice-Water-Steam, but the amount of H2O never changes. So why are we facing problems of water shortages? Continue reading →

TRANSPORT – DECREASE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT BY HOPPING ON MYCiTi BUS

by Rozanne on February 1, 2012 in Environment, Lifestyle with 22 Comments

TRANSPORT – DECREASE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT BY HOPPING ON MYCiTi BUS

Did you know that you could reduce your own carbon emissions by nearly 2500kg per year simply by hopping on a bus?No matter where you are in the world, local public transportation reduces carbon emissions for every person on board. It also reduces the number of personal vehicles on the road, thereby reducing traffic congestion. Continue reading →

SOLAR ENERGY – HOW TO STAY COOL THIS SUMMER

by Rozanne on January 19, 2012 in Environment, Lifestyle with 1 Comment

How much do you know about Solar Energy?
Not much – then keep reading to find out the facts.

Energy efficiency and reducing electricity consumption are key for years to come. While in winter alternative sources of heating are relevant, there is great use for solar panels all year round. With an average of 8.5hours of sunshine per day, South Africa has the perfect climate to go with it.
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Recycling – Tips on how to recycle in 2012

by Alex on January 13, 2012 in Environment with 6 Comments

Have you ever wondered how recycling really works? Yes or No – either way – check out some tips below to get you started in 2012! Recycling isn’t very difficult; however our greatest challenge is the lack of education about recycling.
Continue reading →

It’s a new year: Here are 10 ways to make 2013 a green one

by Alex on January 11, 2012 in Environment, Lifestyle with 1 Comment

Ever wondered how to reduce your carbon footprint? Here is an easy to implement guide for a greener 2013 and remember even baby steps soften your ecological impact.

Continue reading →