In this episode, I chat with Nile Pilcher in depth about sustainability, how we're making positive changes, and if we're doing the right thing as a collective in the Design & Build industry. We chat about the need for transparency and accountability in product specification, significance of the end-of-life phase. Highlighting the need for manufacturers, specifiers, and contractors to work together to ensure sustainable practices. Nile has been in the flooring industry for 10+ years, and works for the flooring manufacturer Marlings Ltd. (The first 10 minutes of our conversation we spend running through the key terminology for this who want and need it - I know I needed it!) Hope you enjoy the episode! Episode Highlights 04:14 The Role of Life Cycle Assessments and EPD’s 06:40 Defining Key Terms: Embodied Carbon, Carbon Neutral, and Carbon Negative 09:29 The Need for Government Intervention in Sustainability Assessments 23:40 Understanding the Three Phases of a Product's Life cycle 31:57 Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Sustainable Practices 41:11 Making Sustainable Options Accessible at Different Price Points 51:31 Understanding the Life Cycle of Products 54:32 Take-Back Schemes and Recycling 57:16 Prioritising Reuse in the Flooring Industry Find us online You can find Nile Pilcher online via ⁠LinkedIn⁠. And you can find him at Marlings Ltd. You can find me, your host Becca Mizzi-Harris, on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. I would love to connect with you. This episode is kindly sponsored by ⁠Orangebox⁠. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5* rating and review, and share with a friend to enjoy! This podcast is lovingly recorded and produced by Becca Mizzi-Harris at Stiwdio Mizzi-Harris Ltd. Becca is a commercial freelance interior designer, based in South Wales. Helping dozens of busy designers and design teams grow and smash deadlines with her flexible freelance services. You can find out more at ⁠www.mizziharris.com⁠.