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Environment
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Wates Group aims to go waste and carbon free by 2025
The Wates Group has committed to eliminating waste and carbon from its operations by 2025, setting three bold targets to help ensure it does ‘zero harm’ to the environment. -
University professor launches ‘world-first’ recycled brick
Inventor hopes that bricks made from 90% recycled construction and demolition waste can support the sustainability ambitions of today’s construction industry. -
When is waste not waste?
Post-Brexit, we may see the government look at a more pragmatic approach to legal definitions around waste, says the EIC's Matthew Farrow. -
Bird nest inspires engineers to build new bricks from waste plastic
A new brick made from waste plastic provides ten times better insulation than traditional bricks made from clay, according to results of controlled experiments. -
Environment takes centre stage in general election
More than half of people polled say that the environment will affect how they vote in December’s general election. -
2050 zero carbon target won’t happen without radical change to construction
General election promises on zero carbon mean nothing unless government and construction industry commit to radical change, says new report. -
With climate disaster looming, there is no time to lose
Engineers and other built environment professionals are at the heart of the climate change solution but urgent action is needed now. -
Re-use construction materials to help UK meet net-zero carbon target, says new report
New white paper sets out the challenges and next steps for enabling the nationwide-trade of construction materials across the UK. -
£13.25m available for low carbon and active travel in Scotland
The third round of European and Scottish government funding is now open for applications. -
The UK’s journey on the road to zero just got faster
What infrastructure do we really need to meet the government's 2050 zero emissions target for energy generation?