The UK’s first verification scheme which independently measures the outcome of domestic energy saving retrofits has been launched by the National Energy Foundation (NEF). The SuperHomes Network and Rating Scheme has been redeveloped as part of NEF’s mission to promote sustainable housing and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing UK
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Ecology Building Society raises the bar on self- and custom-build homes
Ecology Building Society has raised the entry criteria for its range of green mortgages for self- and custom-build in a drive to encourage and accelerate the construction of energy efficient homes to help meet the UK’s net-zero ambitions. The sustainable lender has increased the minimum energy rating level (or Standard
Plaswood raised beds – for the sustainable gardener
The latest product range from Plaswood has been designed with the sustainable gardener in mind. Made in the UK from 100% recycled plastic, Plaswood raised beds and planters provide year-round vegetable or flower space that require no maintenance painting or preserving, will not rot or splinter with age, and
Kingspan helps put plan Into action
Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation has been installed as part of a communal heating network on an ambitious mixed-tenure regeneration scheme in Acton, helping to minimise heat loss from pipework across the development. Acton Gardens is an award-winning urban village spanning 52 acres in west London. The Countryside and L&Q development
‘Green concrete’ concept wins major award
A project piloted at the University of Bradford to create ‘green concrete’ which vastly reduces CO2 production has won a major award. The GreenLegoUse project to create ‘demountable’ concrete blocks has won its category in this year’s Newton Prize Fund awards. The Newton Fund develops science and innovation partnerships that promote