PART ONE OF A THREE-PART SPECIAL SERIES
If you find the word “sustainable” overwhelming, associate it with fringe living or think eco warriors are going to come after you for doing it wrong, then rest assured because making even one change is worth doing. This is not an all-or-nothing situation – start small with something that feels achievable and build on it. Remember, the cumulative effect of incremental change is massive.
LET’S START WITH THE BASICS
What does sustainability really mean?
When we think about what it means to be sustainable, the default position often can be “is this bad for the environment?” But environmental protection is only one of the three pillars of sustainability, the others are economic viability and social equity.
Environmental protection
This pillar is all about minimising our negative impact on the environment. In the context of our home, it’s considerations like the use of eco-friendly materials and factoring in water conservation and energy-efficiency into design. Maybe that’s as simple
