Did you know that, on the whole, UK recycling is on the decline? By now, all of us know how our actions impact the environment, and there’s been a huge push by the government and media to reduce household waste. Yet, we seem to be falling behind!
With the transition to electrification continuing at pace and solar PV installations soaring, eco-smart home tech manufacturer myenergi is warning motorists that failing to fit solar-compatible EV chargers on homes that have or could have solar panels in the future is a false economy – and it could cost them around £1,000 to replace with a compatible charger in the future.
The social media movement features several inventive, eco-friendly home improvements from wall insulation to rain barrels which are saving Britons a few precious pennies as well as the planet.
Plants are good for the planet – everyone knows that! But did you know that some are better than others? If not, your garden could be making more of a positive difference to the planet.
Higher energy prices and the worry that thousands of people will struggle to heat their homes this winter has led to more people trying to find ways to heat their homes for less. One of the most effective solutions to the energy crisis is creating an energy efficient home, or retrofitting your existing property to retain heat more effectively. In fact, studies suggest that across England and Wales, over £10bn could be saved in energy costs just by upgrading leaky homes to a higher standard.
As awareness of climate change has grown, so has talk of how to improve energy efficiency in the home. However, there is a big question mark over how to enhance the green credentials of period properties originally built in a much less eco-conscious era.
Decorating our homes for Christmas is one of the most exciting parts of the festivities. The studded tree, the twinkly lights, the snowmen and reindeer; on a cold, dark winter evening, nothing makes us feel cosier than curling up on the sofa with a blanket and admiring our décor.
The construction industry is one of the UK’s essential industries, generating a significant proportion of the nation’s GDP as well as providing vital infrastructure domestically, commercially, and industrially. The construction industry’s footprint is necessarily large, but its carbon footprint is similarly large.
Just any other segment, the solar industry has become quite varied and diversified as well. For example, there was a time when you only had to deal with a manufacturer for everything. But, now, you have to contact a specific organisation to perform a particular task.
The environmentally aware design maximises every Site’s attributes, harnessing their position and utilising the available natural resources.
How much we pay for electricity depends on the price of the fuel used by UK power stations to generate that electricity. According to the energy regulator, Ofgem, fossil gas accounts for 39% of the fuel used by the UK for electricity generation. This is the largest percentage of fuels used by UK power stations, with coal at 35%, nuclear at 20% and 6% for renewables and other sources.
As one of Britain’s best producers, it is clear to see why this innovative manufacturer has exploded throughout the market. Breathing sustainability, life, and magic into everything it does, Outerspace Group (Outerspace) has won the prestigious accolade of Best Luxury Sustainable Outdoor Buildings Manufacturer 2022.
OMNIPLAN is an architect and project management company, with a particular focus on sustainability, construction teams, self-developed projects, and specialist projects, both within and outside Sweden.
Northumbria University, Newcastle, and Anglo Scottish Asset Finance have joined forces to host a free sustainability roundtable event for the North East construction sector.
When we consider how we can tackle climate change, we think of our diets, cycling to work instead of driving, or cutting back on our fast fashion purchases. But we tend to overlook one of the biggest changes we could make and that’s the very buildings that we live and work in every day. These structures play just as much of a significant role in how we combat the effects of climate change, yet they’re so often ignored.
A recent global report from the Economist Intelligence Unit revealed online searches for sustainable goods increased by 71 per cent from 2016 to 2021, proving that consumers have changed their buying habits.
With the rise in people having the option to work from home, you may want a workspace that feels new and separate from the rest of your home.
Spring has arrived, and summer will undoubtedly be here in the blink of an eye. With this in mind, we are all eager to spruce up our gardens, specifically our grass.
Avid houseplant collectors may love the leafy lush foliage and healing properties of their plant babies, but keeping them looking and feeling good takes a bit of effort, including a carefully considered watering routine.
As it is known to us all, it is of the greatest importance to take care of our home hygiene. However, with some critical issues in today’s world, such as pollution, we need to take care of what type of cleaning products we need to use to do the process of deep cleaning more sustainably and efficiently. The point is that people usually have prejudices about sustainable cleaning products since they assume these products are not strong enough to give a deep clean. But just as we said, these are just prejudices. For instance, DIY cleaning products such as lemon and baking soda paste will give you unbelievable results and have your surfaces literally glistening. So, we have prepared amazing and sustainable ways you can use to thoroughly deep clean your home.
Are you looking for ways you can contribute to a safer environment and develop more sustainable habits? Maybe you’re already recycling and saving gas and even getting some of the energy for your home from sustainable sources. But even the way you clean your home can be changed to be more sustainable. We want to share with you a few ideas that will help you keep a sanitary and clean home but at the same time allow you to do your part to protect the environment.
When you are planning to build an eco-friendly house, one of the most important things to consider is the materials you will use. There are many different types of eco-friendly building materials available on the market today, and when aiming to be a sustainable builder, it’s important to choose the right ones for your project. Some of the most popular eco-friendly building materials include bamboo, recycled plastic, and sustainable wood.
Sustainability is at the centre of public discussion. In 2022, world leaders gathered at COP26, deciding that greenhouse gas emissions need to see a reduction of 45% by 2030 and net-zero will be achieved by 2050.
This guide will give you a brief overview of everything you need to know to successfully install a solar PV system for your home, plus other considerations you ought to make.
Since its inception as a company, Plastiblok has been looking for new ways to improve building and construction as an industry.
It’s no secret that building materials are becoming more expensive. In fact, annual material prices increased by more than 24 per cent in March 2022, no doubt due to national inflation rates and shortages on the back of the Ukraine conflict.
Waldeck Consulting is an architectural innovation firm that has earned itself the title of the ‘Leading Innovative and Sustainable Civil and Structural Engineering Consultancy’ in 2022 for Northampton.
Generators are a lifesaver during an emergency. They can provide power for lights, appliances, and even medical equipment. But with all of the different types of generators on the market, how do you choose the one that’s right for you? In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of generators and help you decide which one is best for your needs.
The office space is a vital extension of a business. It is where you and your workers spend most of the day, where you operate for profit. Therefore, it makes sense to make the area conducive enough for your workers to work efficiently.
The construction industry directly impacts the global environment through landfill pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Builders are challenging surface-level and atmospheric pollution by sourcing sustainable building materials.
Andrea Fawell, Sales and Marketing Director of award-winning property developers Kebbell, reveals if problems in the energy markets are driving purchasers to more efficient new homes, answers questions about sustainability in the property market, and how her ground-breaking trip to Svalbard is influencing her view of what the future holds.
Read some useful tips to decorate your home in a sustainable way when it comes to moving house so that your new home is as eco-friendly as it is enjoyable.
Most people spend most of their lives at home, so the conditions inside their houses matter the most. This component includes the temperature and ambiance, which has a significant impact in their day-to-day living. The importance of having a cooler home temperature is that it improves their indoor comfort and ability to fall asleep faster.
Many of us think that becoming eco-friendly is a daunting and expensive task. Here, Karl Tulloch of Rightio has provided ways on how you can easily achieve an eco-home without breaking the bank.
As most homeowners are becoming increasingly aware of the negative impact of global warming, they’re more inclined to install a solar panel system in their homes. Solar energy is cleaner, renewable, sustainable, and therefore more environmentally friendly.
As concerns over environmental issues rise around the globe, the world’s waste rises too. With this in mind, we ask what the construction industry can do to reduce the amount of waste being produced.
