UK GBC launches zero carbon definition
The UK Green Building Council has released its report 'The Definition of Zero Carbon'.- Published:12 May 2008 14:23
- Author: Andrea Klettner
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Providing Site Waste Management Plans for all projects valued above £300,000 is set to become mandatory from 1 April 2008. Paul Thompson looks into the latest environmental legislation.
Waste not, want not
Providing Site Waste Management Plans for all projects valued above £300,000 is set to become mandatory from 1 April 2008. Paul Thompson looks into the latest environmental legislation.
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