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War on waste

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The UK government has issued a consultation policy on reducing energy consumption which will have an impact on the building industry. Buildings will require more insulation and suitable heating systems. Fittings for energy bulbs will become mandatory. The objective is to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.

Author: Pearson, Andy
Publisher: Builder Group plc
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
United Kingdom, Building materials, Environmental policy

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How to make dirty money

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The system proposed in the Kyoto Protocol will involve all countries being told how much carbon dioxide it can produce. If less carbon dioxide is produced, that country will be entitled to carbon credits. Firms may be able to trade carbon credits to other firms that have not reached pollution targets.

Author: Pearson, Andy
Publisher: Builder Group plc
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
Analysis, Emissions credit trading, Emissions trading

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These buildings are rubbish

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The Earth Centre amphitheatre and conference centre being built in Doncaster, UK, is a low-energy, sustainable project which uses much recycled and reclaimed material. Taylor Woodrow is the contractor for the project.

Author: Pearson, Andy
Publisher: Builder Group plc
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2001
Construction, Usage, Contracts, Taylor Woodrow PLC, Waste products, Salvage (Waste, etc.), Salvage (Wastes)

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Subjects list: Construction industry, Environmental aspects, Carbon dioxide
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