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PART 3 Permaculture Design for a Sustainable Future Permaculture design principles include observing and interacting with nature, capturing and storing energy, and producing no waste. Each principle helps us create systems that are both resilient and regenerative. #PermacultureDesign #GreenLiving"

Catch a glimpse of IStruct E's engagement at FOOTPRINT+ IStructE's Head of #climateaction - Will Arnold spoke this morning about the embodied ecological impact of materials. "Out of the high volume of materials used in the construction industry, none have a positive impact on nature and biodiversity. Our biggest challenge in this space is understanding the supply chain of materials, and our impacts on nature at each step along the way. The quickest way to reduce these impacts, is to use less stuff, increase #retrofit, and move towards a #circulareconomy." #sustainability #environment #ecofriendly #construction #climatechange #IStructE

First living wood ever has been grown: Experts talk about the end of deforestation https://lnkd.in/eN5YsTCx

From school projects to sustainable packaging and even insulating the future with XPS ceilings and buildings, our love for polystyrene knows no bounds! #PolystyreneInnovations #BuildingTheFuture #polystyrene

📖 I finally got around to Cradle to Cradle and what an eye opener it was! It really made me consider how much we can improve the design of products and buildings (or anything else, really) to be environmentally beneficial both during after their useful lifetime has passed. This book came out I'm 2002 but it is just as relevant today. 🌻 A great quote: "Cradle to Cradle is like good gardening; it is not about “saving” the planet but about learning to thrive on it." - For me this put into perspective that we arent going to tackle the environmental crises we face by force, but by striving towards integration into Earth's many intricate balanced systems and cycles. We certainly can't keep throwing resources away - there is no 'away'! ♻️ I'd definitely recommend the book to anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of the circular economy. Being in the waste sector, I'm used to thinking about how to manage materials at the end of their life, but now I am more appreciative of how important design is to the environmental life cycle of our resources, so that they may never become 'waste'. #cradletocradle #circulareconomy #sustainability

Engineered Forests are the latest focus in the Futureproof: Postcards from the Future series. These square and rectangular-column trees were introduced to maximize sustainable forest output.

Circular economy and biogenic building materials can further enhance the benefit of low-demand strategies. However, limiting the growth in our use of built space is most effective reducing resource use and limiting carbon footprints of the built environment in the medium term. New paper with Stefan Pauliuk, Fabio Carrer, Niko Heeren in Journal of Industrial Ecology

🌱 Going Back to Seedscape's Roots: Launching Our Composting Project! 🌱 Hi everyone, I hope you are good! After reflecting on our mission and the impact we can make, I've decided to go back to my early beginnings and start focusing on some restoration projects, starting with composting. 🌿🌿🌿 Composting is a powerful way to improve soil health, reduce waste, and promote sustainability.🪱 I'm excited to announce the launch of our new initiative and Slack channel dedicated to composting and soil regeneration projects! In this space, we'll collaborate on techniques like composting, mulching, and cover cropping to enhance our soil health and foster a sustainable environment. Whether you're experienced in these practices or just starting, this will be a space for us to share insights, updates, and resources. We’ve also created a comprehensive brochure that outlines our composting projects, the benefits, and how you can get involved. Get involved, and let's regenerate our soil and promote sustainability! Brochures will be added to the website. Join our Slack channel to engage: https://lnkd.in/g6-wQvxa #Sustainability #SoilRegeneration #Composting #Mulching #CoverCropping #EnvironmentalImpact #Seedscape

Introducing our new journal, Peat-free Plants 🌱⁠ ⁠ At Plant Designs we believe in caring for the planet and avoiding the use of peat, a common organic matter found in a lot of potting soil. We break down the new sustainable substrate on the market - Vulkaponic - from what it is to the benefits for your plants and environmental positives.⁠ ⁠ Read more via the link below 👇️⁠ https://bit.ly/3L50odm #sustainability #ecopolicy #greendesign #biophilicdesign #officedesign #workplacedesign #greenoffice #modernoffice

Engineered Forests are the latest focus in the Futureproof: Postcards from the Future series. These square and rectangular-column trees were introduced to maximize sustainable forest output.