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TGoG 119 – Household Sustainability Index with Jennifer Richards

July 22, 2015 @ 12:00 By Gavin Webber 2 Comments

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Have you ever wanted to measure how sustainable your home is?  I have often wondered if there was a means to do this beyond the basic environmental footprint.

Well, it just so happens that Jennifer Richards has developed a method of measurement that she has called the Household Sustainability Index.  During this episode we discuss the index, why she developed it, and her thinking behind each of the questions.

Jennifer Richards

It covers three main categories; Household Economy, Environmental Sustainability, and Well Being.  A good score in all three indicates a fairly balanced household.

However, before you jump into the show, you need to do a little bit of homework first.  Click through to the Household Sustainability Index using https://www.greeningofgavin.com/hsi.

This will redirect you through to Jennifer’s blog, Beyond The Trolley, where you can read the index questions as we step through them during the chat.

I must say the questions really piqued my interest, and I believe it is a well-developed index that could be used for most households with ease.


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About Gavin Webber

Gavin Webber's daily goal is to live a more sustainable lifestyle, in an effort to reduce his family's environmental footprint so we can all make a difference for our children & future generations to come.

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Comments

  1. Jennifer Richards says

    July 24, 2015 at 08:38

    It was great to chat Gavin! I look forward to hearing how others measure their sustainability and what they think of this idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Gavin Webber says

      July 24, 2015 at 14:43

      It was fun to catch up. Yes, I am also interested in what others think of the index.

      Reply

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