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Setting the example
SOLCER house is the first low-cost energy positive house in Wales
The building is a demo of existing technologies - reduced energy demand, renewable energy production, and
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Is this the future of sustainable community living?
Affordable and ecological co-housing project in the UK pilots a new kind of community ownership scheme
Housing is built with ecological
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Pioneering building raises the standard
Office complex recognised as most sustainable new office building
In addition to outstanding energy efficiency, the complex is functional and has a great
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More than 40 % of the energy consumption in Finland is consumed in buildings. Accordingly, buildings have an important role in tackling climate change. A common problem is that owners do not know the
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Making the most of a vital resource
Opportunity to install a rainwater harvesting system as part of a major office rennovation
Rainwater harvesting reduces the need for clean drinking water thus
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When low impact is a very good thing
Biodiversium visitor centre in Luxembourg houses permanent exhibitions on environmental topics
The wooden building was designed as a part of the redevelopment
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Less waste, more profit
Sandwich-maker targets food waste to save money
A review reveals up to 80 % of waste can be recycled or reused
By selling leftovers from sandwich and wrap production
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The big sustainable swap
Sustainable solutions introduced by major catering services company
The move away from single-use cups leads to big savings and environmental gains
Sodexo provides
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Pressure goes down, savings go up
Meat processor identifies excess water consumption during cleaning
Calculations reveal where savings could be made but the end result maintained
An audit of
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Solving two problems at once
Family-run restaurant made saving about € 6 000 annually from heat waste generated by ovens, fridges, etc.
Kitchen staff benfit from more pleasant working conditions
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Cold truths about hot water
Meat production company targets high refrigeration and hot water costs
A new heat exchanger channels waste heat from freezers towards the factory's hot water needs
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Sweet taste of success
Sugar factory optimises its whole energy management systems
Measures identified and implemented result in € 272 000 in annual savings
Illintsi Sugar Factory produces 10