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The construction industry is experiencing poor profit margins and falling orders, and there is a dire need to improve its productivity. Research in the journal Buildings takes a look at modular building as a means of reducing emissions and increasing productivity, using South Korea as a case study.

Expansion in the Building & Construction Sector Is Influencing the Demand for Plastic Raw Materials in UK

A guide is aimed to help businesses in the UK address a new plastic packaging tax, which requires the use of at least 30% recycled materials.

Expansion in the Building & Construction Sector Is Influencing the Demand for Plastic Raw Materials in UK

Have you ever gone to the grocery store to buy bananas and been confronted with a bunch wrapped in plastic and thought, “Why?” UK waste reduction nonprofit the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) understands your confusion, and, after an 18-month study, found that plastic packaging and use-by dates on whole, fresh fruits and vegetables increases food waste.

By reducing food wastage you can save cash and help the environment

Disposable nappies contribute to more than 1,400 tonnes of waste for landfill each year.

Protium, the UK-based green hydrogen energy services company, and its consortium partner, Petrofac, will explore the deployment of green hydrogen technology with meat-free pioneer Quorn, the unrivalled market leader in its space.

Protium, the UK-based green hydrogen energy services company, and its consortium partner, Petrofac, will explore the deployment of green hydrogen technology with meat-free pioneer Quorn.

Green hydrogen leader Protium has received funding to explore the deployment of green hydrogen technology with meat-free market leader, Quorn.