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Plastic recycling breakthrough could reduce landfill numbers
Plastic recycling breakthrough could reduce landfill numbers
3/11/2010 3:18:01 PM:  Plastic bottles and packaging could be recycled endlessly, following a breakthrough from scientists who have found a way to prevent the material ending up in landfill.
UK-GBC: Raise emissions targets for public buildings and homes
UK-GBC: Raise emissions targets for public buildings and homes
3/8/2010 12:18:06 PM:  The UK-GBC has called for a 50 percent reduction in emissions from the built environment by 2020.
Mitsubishi Electric forecasts huge rise in solar energy demand
Mitsubishi Electric forecasts huge rise in solar energy demand
3/3/2010 9:18:08 AM:  Mitsubishi has just finished building a 24,000 square meter plant in northern Japan which will allow it to meet an expected three-fold rise in solar energy demand.
New tool released to calculate greenness of food products
New tool released to calculate greenness of food products
3/1/2010 3:18:11 PM:  Giving accurate information on the greenness of foods could become easier with the release of the updated Carbonistics tool.
New tool released to calculate greenness of food products
New tool released to calculate greenness of food products
3/1/2010 11:58:05 AM:  Getting accurate information on the greenness of foods could become easier with the release of the updated Carbonistics tool.
Eco-homes made from patented recycling process
Eco-homes made from patented recycling process
2/26/2010 3:18:03 PM:  Eco-homes could eventually be made from recycled everyday materials, after a Welsh company patented a recycling procedure.
Standard emissions reporting scheme needed, says CBI
Standard emissions reporting scheme needed, says CBI
2/24/2010 3:18:26 PM:  The CBI says conflicting government emissions schemes hike up compliance costs for businesses.
Low carbon technologies courses to boost construction skills
Low carbon technologies courses to boost construction skills
2/24/2010 9:18:03 AM:  The Green Register, the green construction body, will be holding courses for workers wanting to develop their green skills in advance of the UK's eco-homes venture. <br/>
Local councils need to help create green infrastructure
Local councils need to help create green infrastructure
2/22/2010 9:18:14 AM:  Local authorities need to work with green community ventures to reach national emissions targets, a new report from the UK-GBC has recommended.
National Trust commits to low carbon target
National Trust commits to low carbon target
2/11/2010 9:29:09 AM:  The National Trust has pledged to halve its use of fossil fuels across all of its properties by 2020.
Green building should mean sourcing local materials
Green building should mean sourcing local materials
2/10/2010 12:29:24 PM:  A report last week from the Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment claimed that using local materials is vital to meet new targets for sustainable housing.
Green tariff criteria could mislead consumers
Green tariff criteria could mislead consumers
2/10/2010 9:29:17 AM:  The new energy certification scheme is misleading about its environmental impact and makes green electricity a "niche product" for the rich, claims one energy supplier.
Low carbon towns programme launched today
Low carbon towns programme launched today
2/8/2010 12:29:16 PM:  The government has announced the UK's largest ever green home building programme today.
PwC: Higher Copenhagen targets needed for low carbon pathway
PwC: Higher Copenhagen targets needed for low carbon pathway
2/5/2010 9:09:11 AM:  PricewaterhouseCoopers calls for higher carbon reduction targets to reach 2050 goals.
Low carbon challenge nets millions
Low carbon challenge nets millions
2/4/2010 12:09:12 PM:  The government has announced that 12 communities across the UK have each won up to £500,000 after successfully competing in the UK's low carbon challenge.
Low carbon new builds now 'compulsory'
Low carbon new builds now 'compulsory'
2/2/2010 12:29:07 PM:  All new private dwellings will have to meet government criteria for low carbon sustainable homes from spring this year.
Low carbon construction skills are 'crucial'
Low carbon construction skills are 'crucial'
1/21/2010 12:29:06 PM:  The UK is in danger of failing to meet carbon targets if it does not address the green skills shortage, claims the RAEng.
Skyscrapers to reduce NI carbon footprint
Skyscrapers to reduce NI carbon footprint
1/8/2010 9:49:06 AM:  Skyscrapers are the way to tackle carbon emissions, say experts.
Green construction on training agenda
Green construction on training agenda
1/8/2010 9:09:06 AM:  Green building expertise will be the cornerstone of a new leadership programme at Cambridge.
Engineers to 'prepare environment for climate change'
Engineers to 'prepare environment for climate change'
12/3/2009 8:45:11 AM:  Hilary Benn, the environment secretary, is calling on the engineering industry to help prepare the nation for climate change.
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