Links and Information
Links:
- Design, manufacture and market thermal imaging systems
http://www.flir.uk.com/ - Building regulations and planning
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/ - Public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ - Energy saving trust
http://www.est.org.uk/ - Carbon calculator, reduction and offsetting
http://www.carbonfootprint.com/ - Carbon calculator and offsetting
http://www.carbonneutral.com/ - Products which promote energy efficient, sustainable and healthy buildings
http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/ - Straightforward recycling advice
http://www.recyclenow.com/
Facts and statistics:
- Residential buildings account for 27% of EU Energy consumption [source: CEDODHAS]
- In 2004 UK Homes accounted for 30% of national energy usage and 27% of CO2 emissions [source: DEFRA 2006]
- 47.4% of UK annual energy use is running current buildings and dwellings [source: DEFRA 2006]
- "the overall costs and risks of climate change will be equivalent to losing at least
5% of global GDP each year, now and forever. If a wider range of risks and impacts
is taken into account, the estimates of damage could rise to 20% of GDP or more." [source: Stern Review] - On average every person in the UK throws away their own body weight in rubbish every 7 weeks [source: Waste Watch]