Sustainability Action Plan

about this principle

The Challenge

Concrete is responsible for 10% of the world's CO2 emissions and building materials account for 20% of the UK's ecological footprint.

One Planet Living in Sutton will set embodied energy targets for new build but also find ways of promoting reclaimed and low impact materials for existing homes and the DIY market. But we should also consider the environmental impact of the consumer good that we buy; our clothes, furniture and electrical goods, but also every day things like loo roll.

Aim

The broad aims of this principle are to choose materials to give high performance in use, with lower impact on the environment, using local materials to benefit local economies, reduce transport and support traditional low impact solutions.