Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Recycling",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release JELD-WEN achieves environmental standard from
JELD-WEN, which we summarised at the time by saying "JELD-WEN's door manufacturing site in Penrith, Cumbria, has achieved prestigious ISO14001 accreditation, the international standard for environmental performance".
The same day,
we featured the news release Smithers Rapra launches Polymer Consulting Centre from
Smithers Rapra: "New Polymer Consulting Centre will provide customers with on-demand access to a collaborative hub of plastics and rubber materials expertise".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Hydro International
concerning its Avoiding future flood devastation
- take a look at Action to avoid future flood devastation
which says: "Severe flooding has once again highlighted the weaknesses in Britain's surface water drainage infrastructure".
Take a look also at the news release from A M Profiles, 'Raising the AM Profile,
as well as Icopal is trusted - naturally - by LSI Architects from Icopal,
and VEKA returns to Glassex from VEKA.
See also:
Knauf Drywall anti-waste initiatives
(February 2008)
Innovative design detailing and improved plasterboard waste management combine to generate significant building site savings and environmental benefits
Knauf Drywall sounds scientific at University
(February 2008)
Complex designs and strict acoustic requirements in Durham University's striking new Science lecture theatres called for 'scientific' drylining solutions, that take an unusual angle on installations
First carbon neutral plasterboard
(February 2008)
Knauf Futurepanel is the UK's first carbon neutral plasterboard
Knauf Drywall for river route to Olympics
(February 2008)
Knauf Drywall has completed a test run on the Thames to prove that building materials can be sailed successfully to the London Olympics site
News on the Ecoplay micro greywater recycling system from Ecoplay
(January 2008)
Revolutionary new Ecoplay micro greywater recycling system has received a major independent endorsement just months after being launched onto the UK market by Macdee
Knauf Futurepanel lines green offices
(January 2008)
One of London's greenest office buildings has taken another step up the environmental ladder with Knauf Drywall's carbon neutral plasterboard, Futurepanel
News on the Ecoplay micro greywater recycling system from Polypipe Terrain
(January 2008)
Ecoplay micro greywater recycling system from Polypipe Sanitary Systems voted Green Product of the Year, just three weeks after having been officially launched onto the UK market
Lift provision: going 'green'
(January 2008)
Bernie Campbell, QHSE manager, Pickerings Lifts looks at what are the issues to be considered in operating lifts in a socially responsible manner
Gerflor supports for the environment
(January 2008)
Gerflor supporting Recovinyl, a European-based initiative which aims to increase the recycling of previously used PVC materials
Growth means new building for Instarmac
(January 2008)
Instarmac Group plc, doubled its manufacturing, research, training, warehousing and administrative capacity when it opened its new custom-designed premises in January this year
How the Oatlands regeneration saved GBP212m
(January 2008)
Autodesk case study about how their project management software was used in the Glasgow Oatlands regeneration project, streamlining operations and so saving time and costs
Euroclad Elite Systems ticks every box
(January 2008)
Euroclad has developed a range of roof and wall systems which simplify the specification process by providing an innovative, easy to install solution
Symphony gets 'in sink' with waste
(January 2008)
Kitchen expert Symphony team up with world leading food waste disposers InSinkErator - part of Emerson Electric - to supply waste disposers across the public and private housing sectors
IMS increase perforated plate performance
(January 2008)
As one of the leading distributors and processors of specialist steels, IMS UK have increased their comprehensive range of abrasion resistant and high yield steel profiled components
Kestrel sets the environmental standard
(January 2008)
The no tin, no lead, next generation cellular building products supplier, Kestrel, has achieved the environmental management standard BS EN ISO 14001:2004
New small pump stations from Titan
(January 2008)
Titan Pollution Control launch new range of compact pump stations, as part of its Freedom range
Wall capping and parapet sealing problems solved
(December 2007)
Snap-Lok, an innovation from architectural aluminium specialist Guttermaster, solves parapet sealing problems permanently
News on the Closed loop recycling operations from VEKA
(December 2007)
VEKA is back at Ecobuild showcasing its closed loop recycling operations that is taking the fenestration industry into a new era of sustainability
Hydro sustainable stormwater solutions at Ecobuild
(December 2007)
Hydro will launch StormBank Pro commercial rainwater harvesting system, extended from the successful StormBank domestic rainwater harvesting system
New brochure reveals millworking services
(December 2007)
Lowestoft Components, part of JELD-WEN,has new brochure that demonstrates its dedicated millworking services to companies in the timber manufacturing industries
Insights into plastics recycling issues
(December 2007)
Smithers Rapra publish the second edition of a book entitled Introduction to Plastics Recycling, written by Vannessa Goodship
Verco environmental standard award
(December 2007)
Certification to the international environmental standard BS EN ISO 14001:2004 has been awarded to British office furniture manufacturer, Verco
Record PVC-U recycling rates forecast by Recovinyl
(December 2007)
Nearly 40,000 tonnes of PVC-U will have been recycled in 2007, according to record figures forecast by Recovinyl, the PVC-U industry's recycling initiative
From opencast coalmine to championship golf course
(December 2007)
Greener brownfield regeneration demonstrated with former opencast colliery at Polkemmet transformed into two championship golf courses, leisure facilities and residential housing
CAB tackles sustainability at RIBA
(December 2007)
Council for Aluminium in Building recently held another record breaking event to promote aluminium's sustainable credentials at RIBA HQ
'Eco-homes of the future' to land at Kettering
(December 2007)
Local housing association has unveiled plans for some of the most environmentally friendly homes in the region
Seddon recycling scheme wins prestigious award
(December 2007)
Unique joint venture aimed at boosting the recycling of construction waste has been presented with a 'Highly Commended' Award in the Housebuilding Innovation 2007 Awards
Kingspan Insulated Panels are sustainable success
(December 2007)
Kingspan Insulated Panels win prestigious sustainability award from Building Magazine
Anderson launch new venture - Regenerate
(December 2007)
Regenerate will specialise in land acquisition and challenging regeneration projects
Provian tackles the earth for Viridor
(December 2007)
Provian Construction contract with Viridor Waste Management means moved over 500,000m3 of soil - enough to fill a massive 200 Olympic-sized swimming pools
Rixonway introduce kitchen-recycling scheme
(December 2007)
As part of an ongoing campaign to support local authority and housing association specifiers, Rixonway has introduced a kitchen-recycling scheme
Dallas Contracting demolition consulting services
(November 2007)
Dallas Contracting recently completed a demolition consulting services project for a large Fortune 500 company
Wastefile UK acquisition of YWM
(November 2007)
Waste and environmental management company- Wastefile UK is expanding its services following the acquisition of aggregates to groundworks company, YWM
A - Z Guide to making your home eco-friendly.
(November 2007)
Green Up! is a compact reference guide to greening your house, from minor improvements - such as what paint to use - to major ones, such as how to choose and install solar electric panels