Please take a short survey to help research into increasing the traceability and transparency in mass timber supply chains. The IMPACTT project is bridging the gap between construction and forestry.

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Still time to book your #FREE place at the upcoming #Passivhaus Workshop later this week NSBRC:
ow.ly/HKWO50RhC4p

#PassiveHouse #SelfBuild #PHpersonal #HealthyHomes #WednesdayWisdom #PHTmembers

Join life cycle analysis expert Dr Jane Anderson Jane Anderson and ASBP’s Simon Corbey and Mark Lynn for a ‘talking heads’ webinar on the RICS whole life carbon assessment (WLCA) standard and biogenic carbon. 22 May 2024 13:00 -
Free for ASBP Members asbp.org.uk/events/talking…

Why is (micro)plastic also a serious climate concern?
Microplastics and their ubiquitous and accumulating presence in our environment is an increasing concern. Studies have detected them from mountaintop clouds to the deepest ocean sediments.
#microplastic

There is only 1 month to go until the Tywi Centre Sustainable & Traditional Buildings Fair 2024! Haven’t got your tickets yet? Follow the link to secure your tickets to a fantastic event: ow.ly/5G5050RhisC

In the pursuit of creating environmentally-friendly buildings, the choice of #insulation plays a crucial role. #Woodfibre insulation presents a compelling option for those seeking to enhance both the #energyefficiency and #sustainability of their homes. ecologicalbuildingsystems.com/post/why-you-s…

Why is Scotland doling out millions to wealthy landowners for tree planting when up to 95% of the trees die? And the soil disturbance actually increases carbon emissions?
Important work by Nick here.

The fossil fuel industry would go to extreme lengths to cast doubt on the #ClimateCrisis and delay meaningful action.

Watch out for the tactics they use to protect their interests and profits at the expense of the people and the planet.

theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a…

Just voted in support of Lords amdts to Govt’s cruel, immoral & unworkable Rwanda bill. We lost - now back to Lords again who I hope will stand against this disgusting bill that undermines rule of law. Legislating to declare Rwanda is safe is authoritarian stain on UK democracy

Big bad news this - the Arctic permafrost region is now a net emitter of carbon, which is feeding the warming that itself has caused the permafrost to thaw - that’s a positive feedback loop we could do without. bit.ly/4cPReOG

Energy efficiency firms angry at lack of CITB support | Construction Enquirer News - goo.gl/alerts/3Yzv8x

🚨 BREAKING: Former GP Faces Losing Medical Licence for Taking Action to Protect Patients' Lives

🩺 This week, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service is reviewing the case of Dr Sarah Benn, 57, who has been arrested multiple times taking action to stop oil.

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2 weeks left to join SBUK Straw Building UK at the bargain price of £5 for first 12 months. Help us gear up our activities to further genuine low-carbon carbon-release-buffering straw construction. Benefit from members-only webinars and resources.
strawbalebuildinguk.com/become-a-membe…

Fungi: Web of Life is showing in Oxford on April 25th! Tickets available here: tickets.demand.film/event/12831?re…

Fungi: Web of Life, narrated by Björk, is coming to non-IMAX cinemas across the UK via the Demand platform. These scheduling screenings will only go ahead if a minimum number of tickets are sold. Please book & share if you are keen! uk.demand.film/fungi-web-life/

With simulations, analysis & #lca to global standards, our first-life #hemp products offer 100 Yr #emission offsets

With hempademics University of Plymouth & UnyteHemp a 1,000 Yr. target forms part of a Greenhouse Gas Removal/Storage proposal with Imperial College London

#sustainability #future

The Green Register host Aprils online case study on the office retrofit of the Entopia Building, Cambridge. Our UK Technical Manager, Neil Turner, discusses the specification of the natural #insulation systems & #airtightness detailing used.
📅 23 April, 4-6pm
greenregister.org.uk/events/event/e…

‘Solar powered vacuum cleaners’: the native plants that could clean toxic soil theguardian.com/us-news/2024/a…

We have delivered over 250 of the UK’s most innovative net-zero ecological homes, using locally sourced, natural materials and advanced off-site construction with n-SIPs (natural structural insulated panels). Below is a video of one of our A3 homes being erected at Loch Lomond.

The 2024 natureplus e.V. conference takes place on 3 May in Switzerland (presentations in German & English).

The focus is on #Retrofit - unlocking the potential of existing buildings with sustainable building products.

Ticket discounts for ASBP members asbp.org.uk/events/re-thin…