NSBRC Festival of Sustainable Homes Show 2025
Discover how the materials used inside your kitchen can significantly impact sustainability and long-term performance. In this presentation, delivered live at the NSBRC Festival of Sustainable Homes, Mark Byers from Sustique explores how cabinetry, worktops, appliances, sinks, and taps each contribute to a kitchen’s environmental footprint.
With a spotlight on material quality, circular design principles, and emerging options like BioFrame 2.0 by Puustelli Miinus, this session helps self-builders and renovators make informed decisions that align with their sustainable values. Whether you're planning a new kitchen or retrofitting an existing one, this presentation will help you understand which materials matter most — and why.
What’s Covered:
Pros and cons of common cabinet materials.
Worktop options: natural stone, porcelain, sintered stone, recycled materials.
The role of appliances in sustainable kitchen design.
Choosing sinks and taps that support longevity and water efficiency.
The importance of design for disassembly, repair, and reusability.
Who It’s For:
Everyone who's interested in making choices that are better for them and better for the environment.
The Full Presentation with Extended Notes
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