Craft has an essential role to play in building a more sustainable future, and in this briefing note we explore how makers are trailblazing the use of recycled and sustainably-sourced materials and pioneering new, low-impact alternatives.
We also investigate how makers are raising awareness of environmental issues through their work, and we see how they are challenging the conventions of a consumer society based on over-consumption.
Finally, we explore what is distinctive about craft and its ability to effect change; and in the context of emerging Government environmental policies and initiatives, we also consider how the craft sector can be best equipped to build on its successes in furthering the sustainability agenda.