All Water and waste articles 鈥� Page 4
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CommentIs your waste data rubbish?
Robust data about waste produced on site needs to comply to certain standards, but so far this isn鈥檛 happening in England
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好色先生TVGovernment gives green light to 拢4bn Thames 'super-sewer'
Government gives development consent for 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel, with construction due to start in 2016
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CommentGoing round in circles
We鈥檝e all heard the mantra: 鈥楻educe, Reuse, Recycle鈥�, but should we be doing more?
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好色先生TVFoster's insists Thames Estuary airport 'realistic option'
Architect throws cold water over reports that it would cost 拢2bn to replace habitats in the Thames Estuary
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FeaturesInfrastructure: Flood management
This year鈥檚 extreme weather has highlighted the increasing risk of flooding and the difficulties faced in prioritising investment. EC Harris examines the UK鈥檚 approach to flood risk management
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CommentThe quest for zero waste
好色先生TVs of the future will be 100% recyclable, totally flexible and highly sophisticated - so who is going to design them?
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CommentDoes B.O. really stink?
Biodiversity offsetting may be controversial, but we can all do our bit to improve the environment and natural habitats
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好色先生TVSix firms bag 拢1.3bn Anglian Water framework
Winning bidders for massive infrastructure framework include Balfour Beatty and Skanska
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CommentIt's a people problem
Built environment professionals can only do so much to cut carbon emissions, the rest is down to the behaviour of the people who occupy our buildings
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CommentLearning from the flooding
We need to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to reduce future flooding risks
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CommentWater, water, everywhere
Flood protection has become national headlines for good reason, so we need to take a long, hard look at the options available
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CommentA new world after the flood
Greg Barker presented was optimistic about the UK鈥檚 progress on carbon reduction at Ecobuild this week, but the pace of change needs to accelerate
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CommentWater efficiency is about productivity, not price
Ofwat鈥檚 challenge to water companies to save money must be met by boosting capital efficiency
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CommentWho will be the next rising star of sustainability?
This year鈥檚 nominees for the UKGBC award show that a very important part of being greener is spreading the message
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CommentEnergy-efficient homes: Not just a 'nice to have'
In a nation struggling with its domestic energy bills, it is up to developers to design homes that save the residents money
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CommentLiving 好色先生TV Challenge: Sustainability for the people
With its human-centric approach, the LBC has the potential to be a 鈥榥ext generation鈥� sustainability metric
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好色先生TVIntroduction of flood alleviation measures delayed
Nearly four years after a law was passed to increase the use of sustainable urban drainage systems vital infrastructure for their roll-out is still not ready
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好色先生TVIndustry leaders urge action on flood resilience
ICE and Riba call for changes to building regulations and planning guidance to improve the flood resilience of future developments
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CommentChanging behavior requires genuine engagement
The best way to reduce waste to to prevent it being created in the first place. Reducing waste on site therefore requires early and meaningful intervention
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CommentZero carbon: Beyond energy
Energy use makes up only a small proportion of a building鈥檚 lifetime carbon footprint. It鈥檚 time to look elsewhere for improvements