Environment Sustainability
Background
My diagnosis triggered me to take a closer look at my diet and nutrition.
I learned more about macronutrients, how our bodies use them and some foods with impressive properties.
My research then widened into the tools we regularly use to store, prepare and cook with.
I began to think about our own cookware, questioning their design and the materials used.
Resources
That led me to buy the book, Cradle to Cradle by Michael Braungart & William McDonough. An interesting and thought provoking read.
And later to explore the Ellen MacArthur Foundations website on The Circular Economy. Probably the definitive online resource in regards to The Circular Economy.
These ideas opened my eyes further to the fundamental design failures in everyday products, and how with a little consideration they could be improved upon.
Reducing Waste
This website touches on some of my findings, ethos, principles and accreditations all aimed at sustainability and protecting the environment.
Included is a small selection of materials that, when used thoughtfully, can reduce environmental harm and in some cases actually benefit the planet.
Aardelia will apply Cradle to Cradle and Circular thinking when listing, recommending or producing physical products.
The ideal scenario is to eliminate waste and add environmental value.
We may overlook the fact, but in nature there is no waste; Humans however, create it in vast quantities.
Our current systems create long term problems in regards to waste, environmental damage as well as persistent pollution to land, sea and air.
Recycling, can be great for some materials with strict quality systems in place.
If not the cycles can be limited, this is due to mixed or contaminated materials entering the recycling stream.
Over time this degrades the quality of the product until it’s recyclability is no longer viable and ultimately becomes waste.