Green Open Homes week at Waltham forest is a great opportunity for people to visit homes in the borough that have been made greener, warmer and cheaper to run. Homes range from the traditional to the funky, large and small, low budget and high tech. read more...

Government figures released in April 2016, show the biggest fall in UK productivity since the financial crisis in 2008. In construction productivity has barely improved since 1997, with output per hour standing at £15,431 per worker for Q3 2015 - only 1.4 per cent higher than in 1997. read more...

What happens after we die is often a rather environmentally unfriendly business; but one funeral home in particular is helping to ‘green’ death with solar power and other eco-friendly practices. Our death can be an energy-intensive, toxic and wasteful process – the embalming, ornate coffins, elaborate funerals and cremation. None of these things are particularly beneficial to the dearly departed, but they can certainly help with the grieving process for those of us left behind. But it doesn’t have to be so environmentally destructive and increasingly, funeral homes are offering eco-friendly options. read more...

On the 17th March 2016, environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy announced the winners of its very first 'Love Parks Awards' at a ceremony held at the Council House in Nottingham, following its first Love Parks conference. read more...

Industry renowned architects and pioneers of the zero carbon agenda, Zedfactory, are set to unveil a groundbreaking solution to the housing shortage at Ecobuild. The solution claims to require no land whilst offering zero energy bills and the ability to relocate the property in the future, providing next generation future proofing. read more...

A third of homeowners (35%) are unaware whether their home is at risk of flooding and 1 in 5 (21%) confessed they would have “no idea” how to tackle it if their home was to flood, with 14% even admitting to not knowing which emergency service they should contact should it happen. read more...

Some of the finest examples of sustainable buildings from across the world have been shortlisted for 2016 BREEAM awards. The winners will be announced at a celebration dinner at the London Marriot Hotel in Grosvenor Square on 8th March 2016. read more...

While older homes have their charms, harsh winter months can be a chilling reminder that they also get cold and draughty. Sustainable Home Insulation expert Mukti Mitchell shares advice for getting your period house warm before the end of the winter while saving money and protecting the environment. read more...