If we& #39;re going to create behavioural change and fight the #climatecrisis, we need to make it easier for people to live happy, healthy lives within the natural limits of the planethttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌍" title="Europa-Afrika auf dem Globus" aria-label="Emoji: Europa-Afrika auf dem Globus">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💚" title="Grünes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Grünes Herz">

#EarthDay https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> #ClimateAction2021
If we& #39;re going to create behavioural change and fight the #climatecrisis, we need to make it easier for people to live happy, healthy lives within the natural limits of the planethttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable=https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💚" title="Grünes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Grünes Herz"> #EarthDay https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> #ClimateAction2021" title="If we& #39;re going to create behavioural change and fight the #climatecrisis, we need to make it easier for people to live happy, healthy lives within the natural limits of the planethttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌍" title="Europa-Afrika auf dem Globus" aria-label="Emoji: Europa-Afrika auf dem Globus">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💚" title="Grünes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Grünes Herz"> #EarthDay https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt=""> #ClimateAction2021" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
And we believe change starts at home. Literally.

That& #39;s why we& #39;ve been working with our partners to deliver #sustainable homes and communities that make it easy for residents to do the right thinghttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏡" title="Haus mit Garten" aria-label="Emoji: Haus mit Garten">
To celebrate #EarthDay https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">, we& #39;ll be taking a trip down memory lane, looking back at some of the standout #zerocarbon homes and communities we& #39;ve helped to create over the years...
First up is #BedZED - the trailblazing eco-development that& #39;s gone down in history as the first large-scale, mixed-use #sustainable community in the UK
To reduce the environmental impact of #BedZED& #39;s construction, we prioritised the use of locally sourced, recycled and reclaimed building materials.
52% of its construction materials were sourced within 56 km, while 15% were #recycled or #reclaimed:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧱" title="Bricks" aria-label="Emoji: Bricks"> bricks came from 35 km away
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌳" title="Laubbaum" aria-label="Emoji: Laubbaum"> timber cladding harvested from Croydon and Kent woodlands nearby
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏗️" title="Gebäude im Bau" aria-label="Emoji: Gebäude im Bau"> 40 tonnes of structural steel reclaimed from refurb project in Brighton
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From the outset, we wanted #BedZED to be free of #fossilfuel consumption once it was built.
We provided:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧣" title="Schal" aria-label="Emoji: Schal"> high levels of insulation (300mm Rockwool layer in exterior walls + roofing, double +triple-glazed windows)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💨" title="Staubwolke" aria-label="Emoji: Staubwolke"> airtightness
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☀️" title="Sonne mit Strahlen" aria-label="Emoji: Sonne mit Strahlen"> passive #solar heating design (main accommodation blocks are solar-oriented so even in winter, the sun shines onto all glazed facades)
We provided:https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= high levels of insulation (300mm Rockwool layer in exterior walls + roofing, double +triple-glazed windows)https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💨" title="Staubwolke" aria-label="Emoji: Staubwolke"> airtightnesshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☀️" title="Sonne mit Strahlen" aria-label="Emoji: Sonne mit Strahlen"> passive #solar heating design (main accommodation blocks are solar-oriented so even in winter, the sun shines onto all glazed facades)" title="We provided:https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧣" title="Schal" aria-label="Emoji: Schal"> high levels of insulation (300mm Rockwool layer in exterior walls + roofing, double +triple-glazed windows)https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💨" title="Staubwolke" aria-label="Emoji: Staubwolke"> airtightnesshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☀️" title="Sonne mit Strahlen" aria-label="Emoji: Sonne mit Strahlen"> passive #solar heating design (main accommodation blocks are solar-oriented so even in winter, the sun shines onto all glazed facades)" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Most homes have conservatory-like & #39;sunspaces& #39; which create a greenhouse effect, locking in the sun& #39;s heat https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="☀️" title="Sonne mit Strahlen" aria-label="Emoji: Sonne mit Strahlen">

They& #39;re also well-ventilated thanks to #BedZED& #39;s brightly coloured wind cowls, the development& #39;s most striking feature.

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Additional heat is provided via #BedZED& #39;s district heating system, which gets all of its heat from our #biomass boiler.

The grid electricity we get is on a green tariff - so we& #39;re close to fulfilling its #zerocarbon ambition!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌿" title="Kräuter" aria-label="Emoji: Kräuter">

#EarthDay https://abs.twimg.com/hashflags... draggable="false" alt="">
To encourage residents to embrace greener forms of transport, we limited car space to just 0.6 spaces per home.

Instead, we offered:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚗" title="Auto" aria-label="Emoji: Auto"> an on-site car club (London& #39;s first)
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⛔️" title="Nicht betreten" aria-label="Emoji: Nicht betreten"> car-free mews
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚲" title="Fahrrad" aria-label="Emoji: Fahrrad"> plenty of #bike stands
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏡" title="Haus mit Garten" aria-label="Emoji: Haus mit Garten"> ample home storage
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚏" title="Bushaltestelle" aria-label="Emoji: Bushaltestelle"> a prime location for public transport.
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#BedZED& #39;s average water consumption is just 87 litres per person - more than 61% of the average for metered homes in Sutton.

This is partly thanks to:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚿" title="Dusche" aria-label="Emoji: Dusche"> aerated showerheads + taps
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚽" title="Toilette" aria-label="Emoji: Toilette"> water-saving dual-flush toilets
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💧" title="Tröpfchen" aria-label="Emoji: Tröpfchen"> water meters at eye level
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌱" title="Setzling" aria-label="Emoji: Setzling"> sedum roofs + porous walkways
#BedZED& #39;s average water consumption is just 87 litres per person - more than 61% of the average for metered homes in Sutton.This is partly thanks to:https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable= aerated showerheads + tapshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚽" title="Toilette" aria-label="Emoji: Toilette"> water-saving dual-flush toiletshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💧" title="Tröpfchen" aria-label="Emoji: Tröpfchen"> water meters at eye levelhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌱" title="Setzling" aria-label="Emoji: Setzling"> sedum roofs + porous walkways" title=" #BedZED& #39;s average water consumption is just 87 litres per person - more than 61% of the average for metered homes in Sutton.This is partly thanks to:https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚿" title="Dusche" aria-label="Emoji: Dusche"> aerated showerheads + tapshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚽" title="Toilette" aria-label="Emoji: Toilette"> water-saving dual-flush toiletshttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💧" title="Tröpfchen" aria-label="Emoji: Tröpfchen"> water meters at eye levelhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌱" title="Setzling" aria-label="Emoji: Setzling"> sedum roofs + porous walkways" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
And that, folks, was just the summary!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😅" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit offenem Mund und Angstschweiß">

If you& #39;d like to dive deeper into the #sustainable solutions we& #39;ve implemented at #BedZED, we& #39;ve got a report that& #39;ll tickle your fancy.

Read it herehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👉" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach rechts"> https://www.bioregional.com/resources/bedzed-the-story-of-a-pioneering-eco-village?utm_source=tw-link-post-20210421-kdw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=trending">https://www.bioregional.com/resources...
BedZED: The story of a pioneering eco-village – Bioregional

BedZED, in Sutton, south London, has gone down in history as the UK’s first large-scale, mixed-use sustainable community. It has been an inspiration for low-carbon, environmentally- friendly housing...

https://www.bioregional.com/resources/bedzed-the-story-of-a-pioneering-eco-village?utm_source=tw-link-post-20210421-kdw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=trending
If you& #39;re a housebuilder or developer, we hope #BedZED inspires you to incorporate some of these #sustainable features into your own projects https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏡" title="Haus mit Garten" aria-label="Emoji: Haus mit Garten">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💚" title="Grünes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Grünes Herz">

Looking for some guidance? We& #39;ve got you coveredhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten"> https://www.bioregional.com/resources/one-planet-living-goals-and-guidance-for-communities?utm_source=tw-link-post-20210421-kdw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=trending

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One Planet Living goals and guidance for communities and destinations – Bioregional

This document is for anyone who wants to build or transform a real estate development or tourism destination into a truly sustainable one

https://www.bioregional.com/resources/one-planet-living-goals-and-guidance-for-communities?utm_source=tw-link-post-20210421-kdw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=trending
If you just want to learn how to make your own home more #sustainable, we& #39;ve put together some #OnePlanetLiving tips for you https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙌" title="Erhobene Hände" aria-label="Emoji: Erhobene Hände">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌍" title="Europa-Afrika auf dem Globus" aria-label="Emoji: Europa-Afrika auf dem Globus">

Check it out herehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👇" title="Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Rückhand Zeigefinger nach unten"> https://www.bioregional.com/resources/what-can-i-do-to-help-achieve-one-planet-living?utm_source=tw-link-post-20210421-kdw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=trending

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What can I do to help achieve One Planet Living? – Bioregional

Globally, we are living as if we had several planets. Our guide shares the One Planet Living actions you can start taking today, as well as the top four things you can do to have the biggest impact

https://www.bioregional.com/resources/what-can-i-do-to-help-achieve-one-planet-living?utm_source=tw-link-post-20210421-kdw&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=trending
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