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It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it…

22nd February, 2012 by Anna Simpson | Add a comment
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A boot wax manufacturer and an air traffic control company share the top prizes at the inaugural Business and Environment Best Practice Awards.
 

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Water bottle brings light into the slums

17th February, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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A simple mix of water and chlorine is brightening homes in the Philippines.

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19th century buildings, 21st century tech

10th February, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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How new materials can reinvigorate old buildings.

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The rise of the solar airship

8th February, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment
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It’s the comeback of the dirigible as Canadian company designs a functional, agile and fossil-free range of solar hybrid airships. 

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Vertical forests rise in Milan

7th February, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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Green walls in Italy’s industrial heartland will absorb CO2, reduce noise, and save energy.

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Award-winning compostable ‘plastic’ bag launched

1st February, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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A new, affordable design replaces plastic with biodegradable fibres from waste paper and food.

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Will 3D printers see the end of consumerism?

17th January, 2012 by Anonymous | 1 comments
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Radical technology looks set to turn consumers into creators, cutting out waste, packaging and miles.
 

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The world’s tallest hospital gets a makeover

16th January, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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Work is about to begin on Guy’s Tower, London, giving its crumbling walls a sleek new shell.

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Historic buildings embrace the future

12th January, 2012 by Fiona King | Add a comment
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Our buildings have been adapting to survive over centuries of modernisation. Now, they are facing up to new challenges, writes Fiona King.

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It’s time luxury took a lead on sustainability, says Sally Uren

11th January, 2012 by Sally Uren | 1 comments
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Just showing off isn’t enough. Forum for the Future’s Deputy Chief Executive has new hopes for the world of high-end goods and experiences.

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