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Feathering the nest - recycled chicken feathers as low-cost housing material

17 Apr 2009
Low-cost housing is spreading its wings. Professional Menandro Acda from the University of the Philippines, Los Banos, explores the use of recycled chicken feathers for building materials in tropical climates.
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Tiled bathroom

Sustainable ceramics - tiles as the green option

17 Apr 2009
The UK Tile Association is keen to remind customers that ceramics are high on the list of green options.
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Liquified natural gas carrier Northwest Shearwater. Image courtesy of BP

Sustaining power - new gas supplies

17 Apr 2009
UK gas prices have come down due to the substantial drop in oil prices and new supplies.
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Kiln at Ketton Cement in Lincolnshire, UK

Burning up waste - energy for cement making

17 Apr 2009
Cement manufacturers are turning to alternative fuels for their energy intensive process. Municiple waste may provide the answer.
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Getting the green light — bio-composite racing car

1 Apr 2009
A UK-based research consortium from the Universities of Ulster and Warwick is building an eco-friendly Formula 3 racing car. They are making use of bio-resins and bio-composites to make a lighter structure and reduce fuel use.
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