Sharing tips on a sustainable life
The Future of Transport
Looking Backward to Move Forward, written by Martin Parkes, Urban Transport Specialist: Martin shares his reflections on a career in the urban transport space. He outlines lessons learned, priorities, and considerations for building a greener, healthier relationship with how we move.
Watching What’s Underfoot: Sustainable Flooring Options
I have really struggled with choosing a floor material that has the right balance of affordability, durability, and sustainability. There are so many options! When I started exploring them online, I quickly recognized the differences in cost, durability, and environmental impact are astonishing. There is a lot to consider.
Timber Cladding
When undertaking a house build project, there are lots of ways to dress up the exterior of your home. When pursuing rural builds, timber cladding is a clever way to help a home to blend into the landscape. However, when cladding is part of the design, then comes a sometimes overwhelming choice: what sort of cladding should I use? Timber is a renewable resource, but is it the most sustainable? The most practical? The best value for money?
Sustainability 101
Ecodove has teamed up with Metta and Hive Founders to deliver a Sustainability 101 course aimed at founders of startups. ... Sustainability 101
To Be or Not To Be Vegan: Is that the right question?
About 3 and 1/2 years ago. My husband had a very concerning blood test in which we discovered that his cholesterol was surprisingly and frighteningly high. My husband decided to go strictly vegan for 6 weeks.
Carbon Footprint: The Food We Eat
You've probably seen this statement if you read sustainability news: going fully vegan could reduce the carbon footprint associated with the food you consume by up to 73%. However, many sources misquote this statistic, and state that going vegan could reduce your overall carbon footprint by up to 70 or 80%. This is not true.