All Sustainability articles – Page 87
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NewsImproved cement substitute cuts embodied energy
RockTron develops new process that enables more than 50% substitution by pulverised fuel ash
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NewsSustainable legislation: keep it simple
We run the risk of adding unnecessary costs and bureaucracy to the drive to zero carbon buildings under the current legislative framework. Influential green figure and thinker Pooran Desai argues for an approach to green construction that simplifies short term goals and incorporates broader sustainable principles than just C02 used ...
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CommentWhat would Taiichi Ohno do?
As the Japanese say, waste is futility and failure. But, in the form of overconsumption, it has also been the bedrock of our industrialised economies. Here’s how we can do without it
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Farming today: The logistics of building wind farms
Developers might be keen to jump on the renewable energy bandwagon but building a wind farm has its own logistical, commercial and legal challenges
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Boris Johnson set to clash with government over ‘garden grab’
Moves to protect gardens from development will set the mayor of London on a collision course with central government, according to the Royal Town Planning Institute
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News2012 team told to cut carbon
An Olympic sustainability watchdog has urged 2012 organisers to cut the carbon produced during building work
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NewsPaul King previews new green events - video
UK Green Building Council chief executive offers a sneak preview of two upcoming sustainable events at the end of 2009
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NewsPortland green housing scheme goes in for planning
HTA-designed development will have 77 homes, of which 23 will be affordable
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NewsUK builds first warehouse using hemp lime panels
Wine Society's warehouse uses preformed panels of hemp and lime that locks in carbon dioxide
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NewsGas bills could soar 40% with green energy
Senior civil servant warns of hike in price unless Renwable Heat Incentive is carefully planned
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NewsHow is BREEAM 2008 working out?
Sustainability consultant David O'Rorke sums up the key changes made to the green building assessment method and wonders how well they will be implemented in the current economic climate
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NewsFill in our BREEAM survey and win green gift vouchers
Building Sustainability launches survey to gauge the new version of the green building assessment tool. Fill it in for a chance to win a £40 green gift voucher
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NewsKen Yeang to design Shanghai eco-city in the sea
Malaysian sister firm of Llewelyn Davies Yeang picks up megaproject as China maintains green agenda
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NewsContractors plan waste crackdown
Contractors may charge subcontractors or drop them from future work if they fail to hit targets for site waste
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NewsStent to make ‘concrete’ from site spoil
Groundwork specialist pioneers new technique to cut costs and reduce waste sent to landfill
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NewsGovernment to miss carbon emissions target
The government will miss a target to cut 12.5% of carbon emissions by 2010/11 and needs to set more ambitious targets for its estate, according to its own sustainability watchdog
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NewsLack of funding and knowledge may hamper SUDS rollout
Water group warns government plans to make drainage systems widespread in England and Wales may fall short
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NewsUK set to miss renewable energy targets
Top researcher says EU targets cannot be met without big rise in government support
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NewsLow demand hits wind turbine producer
World's largest manufacturer cuts 1,900 jobs and closes UK factory to counter weak demand in northern Europe
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NewsHermes and Arup launch sustainable design competition
Students will work in teams to find ways to reduce carbon emissions from existing buildings