One Planet Living - 10. Sustainable Products

The Challenge

Bioregional consider this to be the challenge we face globally in relation to Sustainable Products: 

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  • destructive patterns of resource exploitation and use of non-local materials in construction and manufacture increase environmental harm and reduce gains to the local economy

The Goals

Bioregional identify the following goals, set so we can all contribute to a common and ultimate goal:

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  • to promote sustainable living by making it easy to share and reduce consumption of natural materials
  • to carefully consider every material and product and select them for their positive social and environmental benefit or for reducing negative impact
  • to promote materials and products that are not toxic to humans or wildlife at any stage in their lifecycle, from raw materials through to manufacturing, use and end -of-life

The Green Centre

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS actions

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Guided by sustainable product principles and the circular economy (Claire Potter), we reduced virgin consumption through sharing, reuse, and recycling locally via community networks, car boot sales, Freegle, Gumtree, and eBay. Nationally, we explored sustainable fashion with Siobhan Wilson and the Fair Shop and People Tree. Globally, we focused on bamboo, hemp, and organic cotton, and are developing our Hemp Up Your House project.

1. Zero Waste 2. Culture and Community 3. Equity and Fairtrade 4. Health and Happiness 5. Nature and Wildlife 6. Sustainable Water 7. Sustainable Food 8. Sustainable Energy 9. Sustainable Transport 10. Sustainable Products