About 20 Degrees
20 Degrees is a collaborative healthy housing programme, delivered by Sustainability Options. We provide free home assessments for anyone interested, living in the Bay of Plenty. Whether a whānau rents, owns a home, or anything in between, we will take a journey with whānau to help whare reach a healthy 20°C on a cold winter’s night.
The 20 Degrees Vision
Founded by Sustainability Options, the 20 Degrees vision arose when the team found themselves visiting far too many homes facing cold, damp conditions that were threatening their health and wellbeing.
Sustainability Options recognised the magnitude of this problem across the Bay of Plenty and knew that one organisation couldn't address it alone. This is why 20 Degrees partners with community organisations that are already working alongside whānau/families in need, to help maximise our impact.
Who is Sustainability Options?
Sustainability Options is an ‘altruistic business’ started by brothers Phil and Nik, and established with a core purpose: to work for the benefit of others with compassion and generosity. Community, Social and Environmental concerns are their key priorities.
Sustainability Options believes in the simple act of giving forward, acting with kindness towards those in our communities and kaitiakitanga towards the environment.
Why 20 Degrees?
The World Health Organization recommends a healthy indoor temperature of 20°C for young children, older adults, and vulnerable individuals.
Cold, damp, or poorly maintained homes can significantly impact health. It can worsen conditions like rheumatic fever, cardiovascular disease, skin infections, and respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, bronchiectasis, and tuberculosis.
Key Objectives
The World Health Organisation recommends a healthy indoor temperature of 20°C for young children, older adults, and vulnerable individuals.
Cold, damp, or poorly maintained homes can significantly impact health, worsening conditions like rheumatic fever, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, and infections such as asthma and pneumonia.
Vision Outcomes
Houses can achieve an internal temperature of 20 degrees, providing a healthier environment for all members of the community.
Communities can access support (information, guidance) and resources (interventions) through a connected network.
Community-led initiatives can receive capability building (training, mentoring) and resources (interventions) through a connected network.
Healthy housing literacy is improved across the region.
Funded interventions can leverage existing innovative and effective programmes and initiatives.
CONTACT US
Phone:
07 544 1882
Email:
20degrees@so.org.nz
Mobile:
022 156 1027
