Izingxoxo Ezishintsha Ukusakaza: Ezinye Izindlela Ezisimeme Zepulasitiki Ekwakhiweni - 28th October 2021
In this episode of Conversations with Changing Streams the theme of Sustainable alternatives to plastic materials used in ukwakhiwa was discussed by a varied panel of experts. Our Panel was hosted by Neal Maxwell and Leo Aspen from Changing Streams and included – Ade Sotayo: BrunelUniversity London, David Stone of Carbon Trap Org, Duncan Baker-Brown: Baker Brown Studio, Dr. Thomas Bennett: Izinto eziqhubekayo Innovation Hub and Hamish Taylor of Shinergise.
There were several new materials mentioned with some dialogue on how these materials were being developed and deployed in the marketplace. This included Miscanthus (Elephant Grass), Mycelium (mushroom), and bamboo. Interestingly the panel felt we were on the verge of transformation as new materials and solutions emerged globally. Bringing nature into the conversation when selecting materials was felt like a positive step and one which could help change our habits towards a greener future.
Sathinta izingodo izakhiwo kodwa ukunakekelwa okuphawulekayo kwakudingeka mayelana nemiphumela engahlosiwe yokukhetha izinto ezinjalo. Kwaphakanyiswa ukuthi abantu kufanele bacabangele izinsiza zendawo lapho kungenzeka khona kodwa bavume umkhawulo ongaba khona wokunikezwa. Ukuchitha isikhathi sokucabanga ngezinqumo zethu kubalulekile futhi kwaphawulwa ukuthi wonke umuntu angabamba iqhaza kulokhu.
We acknowledged that plastic has a place in construction in certain circumstances but generally agreed we needed to reduce the amount used. The LCA tool was suggested to identify where certain plastics are useful but emphasised the need for reuse at end of life. Recycling was discussed briefly but it was felt that better recycling facilities and infrastructure are imperative to making that a successful solution.
Intela yepulasitiki yashiwo njengethuluzi elizoshintsha indlela yethu yokwenza izinto zepulasitiki futhi ngethemba lokuthi izonciphisa inani elisetshenzisiwe.
Ithimba lavuma ukuthi ushintsho luzoba nenqubekela phambili futhi lalinethemba ngekusasa.
Okuthunyelwe Izingxoxo Ezishintsha Ukusakaza: Ezinye Izindlela Ezisimeme Zepulasitiki Ekwakhiweni - 28th October 2021 ivele kuqala Ukushintsha Ukusakaza.
