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Circular Construction Hub to increase reuse of building materials in Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

Iain Gulland of Zero Waste Scotland. Iain Gulland, Chief Executive of Zero Waste Scotland said: Developing a workable model for a Circular Construction Hub is an important opportunity for Scotland to lead by example and build on the success of our existing network of smaller community and commercial hubs across the country.

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Heat-from-wastewater initiative gets underway in Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

A new strategic partnership between SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons aims to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country’s journey toward net zero. Heat networks are projected to meet up to 20% of the UK’s heat demand by 2050, according to recent government figures.

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Holding it together: Startup plans first sawdust processing plant in Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

Sonichem is working towards the opening of its first commercial plant in 2027, which is expected to be based in Scotland and will process up to 15,000 tonnes of forestry material annually. The UK generates approximately 4.5 million tonnes of wood residues every year.

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Government expected to mandate rooftop solar on new build homes

Envirotec Magazine

The UK government is expected to announce that all new homes will be legally required to have solar panels installed on the roof by 2027. Net zero is non-negotiable, with solar power a key part of our energy mix. We urge the government to set a target for generating at least 60% of the UK’s solar energy from rooftops.

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Total industry GVA encompasses the following sectors: mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply, as well as water supply, sewerage, waste management, and remediation activities. percent reduction factor for 2024 to 2027 and 4.4 2 two digit level)—1000,” Eurostat, accessed June 2024.

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As prices surge, what next for China’s green power certificates?

Eco-Business

I predict that, once the compulsory purchase of GECs is up and running, we will see supply and demand in the GEC market even out in 2027, leading to more stable pricing. Education 5. Gender equality 6. Economic growth 9. Infrastructure 10.

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Where is the money the EU promised workers to go green?

Eco-Business

billion budget, raising concerns of inefficient last-minute spending before the 2027 deadline. Launched as part of the European Green Deal to make sure “no one and no region is left behind” in the transition to net zero, the fund was intended in part to retrain workers in areas like coal mines, steel factories and peat fields.

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