Category Archives: Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint, Carbon Mitigation, Carbon Neutral, Construction, Embodied Carbon, Net Zero Carbon, Sustainability

COP26 House – Beyond Zero Homes

Posted on by Circular Ecology
16
Sep

Construction of the COP26 House in Glasgow city centre has started. Bringing together a wide range of industry partners, the collaborative group Beyond Zero Homes have designed the COP26 House to demonstrate that very low carbon emissions can be achieved affordably using today’s materials and technologies. Circular Ecology are delighted to be a partner of […]

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Blog, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Mitigation, Carbon Offsetting, Food, Knowledge Article, Sustainability, Waste

Sustainability Tips

Posted on by Millie Brill
26
May

Circular Ecology has compiled a list of short and long-term goals for you to adopt, which will increase your sustainability, decrease your carbon footprint, and help to tackle climate change. Food and Drink Reduce the number of plastic-wrapped items bought in supermarkets. Loose fruits and vegetables, and ‘wonky’ produce have less packaging, and are often […]

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Carbon Footprint, Carbon Mitigation, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Offsetting, Circular Economy, Embodied Carbon, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainability, Training Courses

ICE Database Fund Raising – Video Training Courses

Posted on by Circular Ecology
Circular Ecology
22
Mar

Circular Ecology are currently running their video training courses as a fund raiser for the ICE Database. There are three online video training courses: Embodied Carbon in Construction (available end July 2021) Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment Introduction to Carbon Footprinting The Embodied Carbon training course is currently available for pre-order only. All courses are […]

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Buildings, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Mitigation, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Offsetting, Embodied Carbon, Energy, Net Zero Carbon, Sustainability

New Carbon Offsetting Requirements for UKGBC Net Zero Carbon Buildings

Posted on by Circular Ecology
09
Mar

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) recently released their updated document on Renewable Energy Procurement and Carbon Offsetting: Guidance for Net Zero. The guidance was released alongside a webinar explaining the changes made as a response to feedback for the public consultation draft, which was released in late-2020. The update outlines the pathways for taking […]

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Carbon Footprint, Carbon Mitigation, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Offsetting, Net Zero Carbon

Mark Carney Launches Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets

Posted on by Circular Ecology
18
Nov

Progressing Voluntary Carbon Markets Mark Carney, the UN Special Envoy for Climate Action, has recently pushed for action to develop the voluntary carbon market. The Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets, spearheaded by Carney, aims to increase the size, efficiency, and transparency, of the voluntary carbon market, while driving climate action to keep global temperature […]

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Buildings, Carbon Footprint, Construction, Embodied Carbon, News

We are Hiring – Junior Data Analyst – Carbon Footprint

Posted on by Circular Ecology
Circular Ecology
08
Oct

Job Opening: Junior Data Analyst – Carbon Footprint of Construction Products – Fixed Term Join Circular Ecology. A great opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and dedicated Junior Data Analyst, focussed around the embodied carbon footprint of construction materials and products. A key part of this role is related to updating a well-respected embodied carbon […]

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Buildings, Carbon Footprint, Construction, Embodied Carbon, News

We are Hiring – Embodied Carbon and LCA Consultant

Posted on by Circular Ecology
Circular Ecology
02
Oct

Join Circular Ecology. A unique opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and dedicated sustainability professional. Working across multiple projects, predominantly in the construction sector. You will have opportunities to work with progressive clients, helping them achieve measurable sustainability benefits. A key part of this role is related to updating a well-respected embodied carbon database for construction […]

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Carbon Footprint, Carbon Mitigation, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Offsetting, Circular Economy, Net Zero Carbon, Sustainability

Oxford Principles for Net Zero Carbon Offsetting

Posted on by Circular Ecology
29
Sep

University of Oxford Releases Principles for Net Zero Carbon In September of 2020, climate scientists from The University of Oxford, UK, released a guide on carbon offsetting. The Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Carbon Offsetting, also called the Oxford Principles, comments on how a net zero society can be achieved through the utilisation of […]

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Buildings, Carbon Footprint, Construction, Embodied Carbon, News

Embodied Carbon Calculator For Concrete Launched

Posted on by Circular Ecology
Low Carbon Concrete
26
May

Circular Ecology are delighted to announce the launch of a new and free embodied carbon calculator for concrete. The online tool allows up to 3 different concrete mixtures to be modelled and compared for their embodied carbon footprint.  Low carbon concrete is often one of the top win embodied carbon reduction measures for green construction. […]

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Carbon Footprint, Embodied Carbon, Life Cycle Assessment, News

Circular Ecology Launch COVID-19 Fundraiser for Businesses

Posted on by Circular Ecology
Circular Ecology
19
Mar

UPDATE: This fund raiser completed on 30th June 2020. A total of £4,075 was raised from our video training courses. It was donated to the WHO covid-19 response fund. We donated it through the Google fund raiser, who top up the donations (up to their threshold). It could therefore have contributed over £12,000. A massive […]

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