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coal – a great green scam?
Continuing the coal theme (seam?) … for an astute insight to the coal issue in the UK read George Monbiot’s article Burnt Out, on his blog and published in todays Guardian.
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sustainable connectivity
A new look for isite with a new image on the top banner(*). I like this design as it includes a RSS button – to get isite delivered to your desktop, and a search facility to search back through isite...
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Eco town locations revealed – but is it all another greenwash?
The government has released today the short list for Eco Towns, and they are: Bordon, Hampshire Coltishall, Norfolk Curborough, Staffordshire Elsenham, Essex Ford, West Sussex Hanley Grange,...
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bloggers greenwash kit
Thanks to Mel over at Elemental for pointing out the Greenwash Guide (pdf) at Futerra – very timely as I prepare for a workshop today. Three even easier steps for communications agenci Now we have the...
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corus system – carbon zero, neutral or greenwashed?
I couldnt let the Corus ad on the Building website go without comment. Is the Corus Confidex Sustain® zero carbon, cradle to cradle, building envelope systems nothing more than elaborate greenwash? It...
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Developers accused of pursuing gadgetry instead of saving planet
The Guardian reported on Saturday on the CABE criticism of architects and developers who are, according to CABE ignoring the threat of climate change and failing to address concerns over...
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is ISO 14001 working?
I picked up a copy of the Patagonia outdoor apparel catalogue over the weekend. In addition to the photos and products, these catalogue are always a good read to see how a leading organisation is...
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carbon trust standard
The Carbon Trust new certification acknowledges organisations that reduce their greenhouse gas emissions without using offsets. The Carbon Trust Standard certifies that an organisation has genuinely...
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Time to rethink (not re-tinker with) sustainability #BAD09
Oh what a web we have weaved on our route to sustainability. And while we seek sustainable construction and head towards zero carbon homes, are we not in real danger of creating an industry that is in...
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We have no business applying the word sustainable to business activity until …
Much has been written and discussed around the use of the word ‘sustainability’ and indeed, within the built environment has become over an used term, we are seemingly littered with sustainable...
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