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At the Festival of Sustainable Homes 2025, Sustique co-founder Mark Byers delivered a talk on a crucial but often overlooked subject: why the materials used in your kitchen really do matter — for health, durability, and the planet.
The 25-minute session explored cabinetry, worktops, appliances, sinks, and taps — comparing mainstream and sustainable alternatives with real-world insights into how to design a kitchen that’s designed to last and minimise environmental harm.
💡 Here are some key takeaways:
Not all materials are created equal — some are built for a circular economy, others for landfill.
Long life, repairability, and modularity matter more than recycled content alone.
Sustainable choices exist across every category, from appliances to taps — if you know where to look.
There is currently a disconnect between what can be recycled and what actually is recycled.
Reduce – Recycle – Reuse is more than a slogan; it’s a blueprint for better design.
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