Vertical living innovations

Sustainability in vertical living is no longer just a future goal. Many communities are already embracing practical innovations that reduce waste, lower emissions and strengthen shared environmental values. One inspiring example is the Eco 5 pilot, a Sydney-based initiative delivered by Enrich 360, who is proudly owned and operated in Australia. It shows how small household actions can create meaningful change when adopted across a building.

If you or your community has a sustainability success story of its own, we would love to hear it. Sharing your experience helps inspire positive change across our wider strata network. Please contact us at customercare@bright-duggan.com.au.

Bright & Duggan is proud to spotlight Enrich 360 and the Eco 5 pilot. Read more below to learn more.

How Eco 5 is helping communities live more sustainably

The Eco 5 program was designed to explore how food waste diversion could work in a high-rise environment. Using compact benchtop dehydrator technology, the pilot invited residents to rethink how they manage everyday waste and to see what could be achieved when a community works together.

The 12-week pilot was launched to see the effects of food waste diversion in vertical living using benchtop dehydrator technology. The pilot included 50 households from a high-rise community, made up of 26-65 year old owners and renters.

The results were impressive and show what is possible when innovation meets community effort.

The impact

• 2038L of food waste was diverted from landfill. The equivalent of 17 full 120L bins of food waste.
• A reduction of one to two bags of general waste per household each week
• 1810 kilograms of CO2e avoided – the same environmental benefit as planting 87 trees
• More mindful habits formed around waste, recycling and daily consumption

These outcomes demonstrate that even small-scale changes can have a measurable impact on emissions, landfill reduction and community awareness. When adopted across more buildings, the benefits multiply quickly.

Why it matters for vertical living

Vertical communities are uniquely placed to lead sustainable change. Shared infrastructure, close proximity, and collective decision-making create opportunities for innovation that are harder to achieve in standalone homes.

The Eco 5 pilot shows that:

• Simple technology can support large-scale environmental gains
• Residents are willing to participate when solutions are easy and accessible
• Community-led initiatives can influence long-term habits
• Small actions, when combined, create meaningful environmental outcomes

Learn more

You can see the pilot results and feedback by following the link below.