Sustainability

I minimise my everyday environmental impacts in the following ways:

(i) My art and studio/home:

Power: extensive natural lighting and many energy efficiency measures.
Water: very low consumption due to efficiency and re-use of household greywater; paint wastewater is responsibly disposed of.
Waste: very little waste to landfill; whenever possible materials, containers and packaging are re-used and recycled; excessive packaging is rejected;
Art materials: selection of environmentally-certified materials from reputable Suppliers with sustainability policies.
Maintenance: recent exterior house/studio painting was undertaken by a certified Resene Eco Decorator.
Donations: a percentage of income goes to environmental/community projects and charities.

(ii) Other (wider lifestyle):

Transport: regularly cycle and use public transport; a one car household, with a fuel-efficient, low emission car, which is used as little as possible.
Food: we grow most of our fruit and vegetables; surplus food is exchanged; organic and locally-grown food purchased wherever possible; leftovers fed to garden compost bins and a worm farm.