by Carolyn | Feb 14, 2025 | INSPIRATION, Sustainability stories
“I run a rescue fabric business, which means I rescue dead stock that would otherwise go to landfill. Our shop is dedicated to rescuing end-of-life fabrics, haberdashery and sewing essentials.” Joan Kelly, Textile Connections Supporting a circular economy for textiles...
by Carolyn | Feb 13, 2025 | INSPIRATION, Sustainability stories
“I use everything, everything! Timber is a valuable resource that’s too expensive to throw in the bin. That’s how I look at everything in my business.” Bevan, Timber Dimensions Turning timber into unique, useful products Timber Dimensions makes beautiful wooden...
by Carolyn | Nov 11, 2024 | Art, Culture & Design, INSPIRATION, Sustainability stories
“People may think architect designed sustainable housing design is just for the rich. But we feel very strongly that every project should have good, sustainable design, because it’s more affordable to live in. When people don’t have much money it’s even more...
by Carolyn | Nov 4, 2024 | Food & Agriculture, INSPIRATION, Manufacturing & Retail, Sustainability stories
Doing the Green Street Score made me stop and think. We scored well, but there’s always room for improvement. You do things you naturally think are right, but for some questions my reaction was “Oh my gosh, I haven’t even thought of that!” Della, Samford Valley...
by Carolyn | Oct 24, 2024 | Education & Communication, INSPIRATION, Manufacturing & Retail, Transport & Logistics
Emissions of carbon and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) fall into three categories: Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. These three scopes, defined by the GHG Protocol, refer to the source of emissions and who owns or controls them. It’s important to understand the...
