The Green Building Bible
These two books are the perfect starting place to help you get to grips with one of the most vitally important aspects of our society - our homes and living environment.
PLEASE NOTE: A download link for Volume 1 will be sent to you by email and Volume 2 will be sent to you by post as a book.
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New ways to save energy in the home
24 Aug 2012, 9:34 PM
New research from the NHBC foundation shows that electrical shutdown could reduce household CO2 emissions by almost one-fifth. The system allows the occupants of a home to conveniently and reliably turn off the power to non-essential electrical items while they sleep or leave the house.
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Lack of homes not due to red tape say campaigners
17 Aug 2012, 5:45 PM
Government figures for housebuilding starts and completions during the three months ending June 2012 recently released by the Department for Communities and Local Government show that although not as bad as they have been, they are still too low to keep up with demand for homes.
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A vision for zero waste events
3 Aug 2012, 2:12 PM
This week sees the start of a five-week period of public engagement (ending September 10) for a dedicated events industry roadmap that will help the sector tackle waste, better use resources, and save money. This is an opportunity for anyone involved in events, in whatever capacity, to help develop this important industry document.
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Biomass heating for leisure centre
3 Aug 2012, 12:59 PM
Godalming's new leisure centre, owned by Waverley Borough Council, is about to create a renewable energy project which could lead the field of sustainable public sector development in the UK. Surrey-based LC Energy has contracted to supply fuel to the leisure centre's new biomass heating system.
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Arctic oil protests target petrol stations
16 Jul 2012, 7:07 AM
Greenpeace campaigners will today attempt to shut down every Shell petrol station in the capital cities of London and Edinburgh just as the oil company is about to drill in the Arctic for the very first time.
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'Getting it right' to ensure food security
11 Jul 2012, 6:31 PM
Responding to the publication of the Government's Green Food Project, The Campaign for the Protection of Rural England has identified a number of challenges which the group say need to be addressed.
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