Not sure about the tire one (they eventually degrade and pollute), but some interesting ideas. I wonder if burying a metal cooler would be better than an old freezer (because of refrigerants).
25 DIY Root Cellar Plans & Ideas to Keep Your Harvest Fresh Without Refrigerators
By Jennifer Poindexter
"Have you ever stopped to think about what people did long before refrigeration? I’ve already touched the subject on how to live without refrigeration, but have you ever really stopped and thought what life would be like without it?
Well, one way was with the help of root cellars.
The great news is that they are still around today.
So today I wanted to bring you different root cellar options. If you are someone interested in going off-grid, you might find some inspiration here. And if you aren’t interested in giving up your refrigerator, then hopefully this will be of interest to you for extra food storage."
Learn more:
https://morningchores.com/root-cellars/
#SolarPunkSunday #RootCellars #PreservingTheHarvest #FoodStorage #DIY #KeepingFoodCold #NaturalRefrigeration
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