Net Zero: DIY (Do It Yourself)

by Mike Hughes
Mar 3, 2021 2:05 PM ET
Can we create net zero homes in the buildings we currently occupy? GETTY

Originally published on Forbes

We have never spent more time in our own homes than we have in the past twelve months. It is no surprise then that consumer spending on home improvements is one sector that continues to experience growth, along with digital entertainment and consumer electronics.

At the same time, 2020 has been a wakeup call for many to protect our planet. Tackling the climate emergency continues to gain mindshare, as more and more voices join the call to accelerate climate action. Governments across the UK and Europe have pledged to drive a green recovery as we emerge from this pandemic, and many consumers now say they would like their homes to be net zero within their lifetimes.

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