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#Repost @plantbasednews šŸ„“ Vegan Pastrami from @cookingforpeanuts āœ…Ingredients: 1 (14 or 16-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, (for meatier texture freeze and thaw), pressed and drained ½ small raw beet (optional for color) 1 cup vegetable broth 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons mellow white miso 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Olive oil for baking (optional) āœ…Slice the block of tofu thinly using a sharp knife or an extra wide peeler (cabbage grater). Place the slices in a large airtight container. āœ…Blend the beet, vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, miso, Dijon, black pepper, coriander, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder into the canister of a blender. Blend until a smooth liquid forms. āœ…Transfer the liquid to the container with the tofu. Gently toss the tofu until it is submerged in the liquid. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. You can also marinate overnight in the refrigerator. āœ…Preheat the oven to 425ĀŗF. Transfer the tofu slices to a large nonstick baking sheet in a single layer. Brush both sides lightly with oil. āœ…Cook for about 25 minutes, or until lightly crispy. (Flip the tofu over after 10 minutes and baste both sides. Baste again after 20 minutes.) āœ…Or air-fry the tofu at 400ĀŗF for about 15 minutes, or until lightly crispy, basting frequently. āœ…Don’t let it get too crispy. Just lightly. . Follow @ecofootprintearth for more! šŸ’ššŸŒ . #singleuseplastic #saynotosingleuseplastic #bansingleuseplastic #sustainableliving #plasticfree #plasticpollution #planetorplastic #climateemergency #climatechangeisreal #banplastic #plasticpollution #climatechangenews #saynotoplastic #singleuseplastic #noplastic #breakfreefromplastic #saveouroceans #savetheplanet #green #recycle #wastefree #zerowastelife #eco #zerowasteliving #zerowasteweek #ecofootprintearth

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Digital transformation is amplifying the movement. The Monklands digital hospital project in Scotland demonstrates how offsite manufacturing, lifecycle assessment and connected data platforms enhance building lifecycle performance, minimise waste, and verify embodied carbon in materials. Durham’s adoption of digital planning and assessment tools reflects a broader drive toward resource efficiency in construction and environmental sustainability in construction. Together these initiatives redefine sustainable building design by embedding whole life carbon accountability into design and delivery workflows.

Policy remains an enabling force but the centre of momentum is shifting from government mandates to operational proof. A renewed national emphasis on green affordability and the integration of social equity with decarbonising the built environment are reinforcing the transition toward net zero whole life carbon outcomes. These developments illustrate a maturing circular economy in construction where sustainable building practices, low carbon design and eco-design for buildings converge to deliver verifiable carbon footprint reduction. The industry’s direction is now measurable—kilograms of COā‚‚, minutes saved, resources reused—evidence that green construction is evolving from aspiration to tangible low carbon building performance.

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