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News Release from: Thermalite | Subject: Environmental Guide
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 06 August 2004
Thermalite Builds Towards A Greener
Future
Thermalite, the UK's leading Aircrete manufacturer, has developed a detailed eight-page Environmental Guide to help the industry address relevant environmental issues effectively.
The environment and the effect we have on it is a key issue currently facing the construction industry With the need for heightened awareness, Thermalite, the UK's leading Aircrete manufacturer, has developed a detailed eight-page Environmental Guide to help the industry address relevant environmental issues effectively
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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In response to the current industry focus on sustainability, Thermalite's new guide contains valuable information regarding product environmental impact, waste minimisation and energy efficiency techniques used by the company.
The new Environmental Guide provides up-to-date information concerning the BRE Ecopoint rating system, Life Cycle Assessments, and the Green Guide to Specification.
Further acknowledgement of Thermalite's commitment has been achieved with the awarding of a grade 'A' status in the Green Guide to Specification for products used within external wall applications.
Thermalite's commitment to sustainability was demonstrated when they became the first block manufacturer in the UK to receive a Certified Environmental Profile and Ecopoint score from the Building Research Establishment (BRE).
Paul Reed, Head of Marketing at Thermalite commented: "We do recognise the impact that we can have on the environment, so we manage all activities to maximise our contribution towards the protection of the environment and the preservation of national resources.
We believe we have strong environmental credentials and it is important for us to communicate this to specifiers and users of our products who may be looking to build 'greener' buildings." To register for your copy of the new Thermalite Environmental Guide, or for more information on sustainability, please contact Customer Services.
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