Sustainable materials are products that may have a very long life span or can be easily re-used at the end of its lifespan. Here are some examples:
- Wood is an example of a very sustainable material.
- Plastic, on the other hand is considered to be very unsustainable. However, even plastic can have a role in a sustainable environment. For example hard semi-hard plastic can be used over and over again if used for the purpose of purchasing fruit and vegetables at your local store instead of using throw away plastic bags.
- Furniture made from Bamboo; bamboo is a vigorous and fast growing plant that is great for carbon-fixing and oxygen production.
- Use cloth bags for shopping instead of plastic ones.
- Organic vegetables are very sustainable because of the methods deployed in growing them. Growers recycle organic waste thus reducing river lake and sea pollution.
- Plant fast growing trees in your garden for biomass burners. Visit our Wood Burning Stoves and Boilers.
- Insulating your home reduces fossil fuel burning. Visit our pages for External Wall Insulation, Interior Wall Insulation, Roof Attic Insulation, Cavity Wall Insulation and Spray Foam Insulation.
- Use only energy saving light bulbs.
- Consider using sheep wool insulation in your home instead of glass fibre.
- Read the SEAI guide for Bioenergy for a Low-carbon future.
- Read the UK Code for Sustainable Homes
- Make every day Earth Day!
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