EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION

A SUSTAINABLE RENOVATION OF A 1950'S WEATHERBOARD HOME

EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION

• Sean & Mandy Manners• Live in Westbury• Hate MacMansions• Website: www.greentasreno.wordpress.com

EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION

SustainabilityLateralThinking

Compromise

Recyclable

Research & Compare

Cradle to Cradle

Local

EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION

SustainabilityLateralThinking

Compromise

Recyclable

Research & Compare

Cradle to Cradle

Local

Summary

SustainabilityWikipedia definition of Sustainability:  

• In a broad sense, it is the capacity to endure.

• In ecology, the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time.

• For humans it is the potential for long-term maintenance of wellbeing, which in turn

depends on the wellbeing of the natural world and the responsible use of natural resources

Sustainability

• Are the products easily recycled

Sustainability

• New uses for materials

Compromise

• Not a local product

Compromise

• Not a natural product

Research & Compare

• The internet• Fairs and expo's• Various magazines and publications

Research & Compare

A Swedish Stripper from New Zealand !!

Local

• Less transport miles– less fuel– less carbon emissions

• More local jobs• Money is kept within local community• Local companies sustained

– More local knowledge

Local

Local

Lateral Thinking

• Different ways to use what you already have

Lateral Thinking

• Different ways to use what you already have

Summary

The Journey

Research and compare

Think Laterally

Network

Summary

• Take your time• Smell the roses

EVOLUTION OR REVOLUTION

• Website: www.greentasreno.wordpress.com

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