At plant-based.space, we know all about the barriers to creating more sustainable spaces. We refer to them as the “3 Cs”- cost, complexity and communication. These are not small hurdles, nor are the people who cite them incorrect. It does cost more money to build a sustainable building. Sometimes a lot more. It is more difficult to build a sustainable building. Sometimes a lot more. And try explaining a sustainable building to the ordinary with the acronyms and language we currently employ. Is it any wonder why — when other sustainable markets are booming — less than 1% of commercial buildings have a sustainable accreditation.? The numbers for homes are even more depressing.

We think that the problem is the