Sustainable Development

In preparation for the sustainable development competition at Plymouth University, I have been researching into sustainable development, both on a small scale and on a larger scale.


Ways of reducing energy loss from the home include:

• cavity wall insulation
• solid wall insulation
• floor insulation
• loft insulation
• draught proofing
• tank and pipe insulation
• double glazing and secondary glazing

All of these ways can not only help the environment, but also save money. Many solutions are inexpensive, with grants offered to help with the costs of some techniques.

Alternatively, on a larger scale, it is possible to generate your own electricity:

• biomass
• ground source heat pumps
• small scale hydro
• small scale wind
• solar photovoltaic (solar PV)
• solar water heating