When building or renovating, try to use materials that have been produced with the environment in mind. Here are a few tips to help you do this!
The environmental choice tick tells you that a product has been made with the environment in mind. Visit the Environmental Choice New Zealand website for more information.
Support your community and buy local products that have travelled less to get to you.
Many building materials contain toxins that are harmful to your health and the environment. For more information on choosing non-toxic products visit the Smarter Homes painting and decorating webpages.
Use high quality materials that are more durable and don’t need replacing as often.
Reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and use second hand or recycled materials where possible.
Visit the Smarter Homes website for more information on building and renovating materials.
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