POLL: How important is using sustainable materials to you?

4 years ago

Environmentally conscious homeowners in Australia are finding new ways to go green in their home by integrating sustainable materials. In fact, as this story outlines, many common building materials such as timber, concrete and stone can reduce your home's carbon footprint if sourced sustainably.

We want to know how important using sustainable materials in your home is to you? Vote and tell us why in the comments.

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wendy kurka

4 years ago

The world is in a climate emergency, 100's of species are in danger of extinction- we have an urgent responsibility to live our lives sustainably. Despite financial restrictions I am re-thinking, re-using and recycling. Rewarding enviromentally sound products and building practices.

Also adding simple things such as a worm bin to turn food scraps into fabulous soil and fertilizer, planting bee and bird friendly plants, avoiding buying anything made of or wrapped in plastic. Using car less, heating and coolers less, enjoying walking and biking more. Investing in solar panels was one of the best decisions I've made - huge savings, and feel good about not supporting AGL or Origin -= no fracking! Yes I've become a bit of a crusader - I want my standard of life to continue for a long time yet and to be able to enjoy snorkelling the great barrier reef and seeing our koalas, and other vulnerable Australian creatures in their native habitats. : )

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