Archive for the 'News' Category

Renewable Energy

Thursday, March 15th, 2007

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At what cost for the Earth?
Large scale wind farms are very efficient and at the end of the day we are safe guarding the environment, not destroying it. Without renewable energy green house gases will increase as will global warming.A small concrete footprint, that if placed correctly would be invisible, come the day they are no longer needed. (more…)

Hempcrete

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

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Growing our way out of global warming.
Imagine if we could grow a building material that had a low density, yet high thermal insulation, with no thermal bridging and inherently air-tight. (more…)

Eco London

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007

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London Mayor Ken Livingstone today announced targets for a reduction in carbon emissions by 60 percent within 20 years. Read more here. The devil is in the detail however lets keep our fingers crossed that it is not all hot air.;-) The detail.

Eco Cal

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

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A free download available for PC users :shudder: which gives you an environmental health check . It’s easy to use,doesn’t take long and is full of useful ideas for improving those “Green Credentials”

Build Store

Monday, February 19th, 2007

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Interested in self build, renovations , conversions & major DIY projects.
Then look no further than Build Store a brand new resource that has open in Swindon, but don’t let that put you off.

Action Sports Enviromental Coalition (ASEC)

Friday, February 9th, 2007

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Bob Burnquist pro skateboarder is a founding member of the ASEC a nonprofit organization bring eco-awareness to the skate/surf and BMX crowd. Way to go Bob. What’s the big idea? Global Cooling Challenge thats what, getting people involved with the positive message that we can change the world for the better.

International Green Envoy

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Well I’ve heard it all now, that well know green campaigner Tony Blair is according to the Evening Standard hoping to become an International Green Envoy! (more…)

Super Spacer

Sunday, February 4th, 2007

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Are you replacing your windows with Double Glazed units?
Then make sure you spec Super Spacer instead of the usual aluminum spacers.

Aerogel

Monday, January 22nd, 2007

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Finally, news of a site in the UK testing, aerogel backed gypsum board composite, the Proctor group are providing the units, consisting of two 9mm layers of aerogel pre-bonded to 9mm plasterboard. (more…)

Airtight

Sunday, January 21st, 2007

Right its time to plug the gaps in your doors and stop those draughts.
Step away from the wind turbines and solar heating display and get yourself to the draught excluder department. Not very sexy but it will cost less and do more. (more…)