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Constructive Voices Biodiverse City
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Biodiversity in the Built Environment

Globally the construction industry accounts for 40% (or 3 billion cubic tons) of raw materials into the economy every year. It is arguably one of the most resource-intensive and environmentally damaging industries in the world. While the focus in the industry has primarily been around decarbonisation and reaching net-zero carbon built environments, we cannot ignore the impact construction is having on biodiversity. Construction projects have the potential, and too often […]

todayMarch 15, 2022

Constructive Voices Resilient Cities
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Resilient Cities: How Can Cities Adapt for Climate Change Effects?

Globally we are seeing the catastrophic effects of climate change. With more frequent, more severe and previously unforeseen events, such as wildfires, hurricanes, flooding and drought, the need for resilient cities, and in particular infrastructure to be redesigned and/or rebuilt for climate resilience, could not be more apparent. What is a Resilient City? According to the OECD, Resilient cities are cities that have the ability to absorb, recover and prepare […]

todayMarch 4, 2022

New research project to strip carbon and plastic from our homes
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New research project to strip carbon and plastic from our homes

The University of Liverpool’s Changing Streams Research Centre is part of  a pioneering research and development project aimed at building carbon zero, plastic-free and fuel-efficient homes in Liverpool. They are joining forces with the not-for-profit environmental company, Changing Streams CIC and Your Housing Group, one of the UK’s largest housing providers, to design and build six prototype houses that they […] The post New research project to strip carbon and plastic from our homes appeared […]

todayFebruary 4, 2022

Changing Streams Ep 19
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Episode 19: Can This Organisation Eliminate Or Greatly Reduce Plastic Within The Construction Industry? Henry Interviews Wendy Jones and Neal Maxwell of Changing Streams

Henry McDonald originally wrote about Changing Streams for The Guardian Newspaper in 2020 in a feature entitled, "Builder aims to help UK construction industry kick its plastic habit." He also introduced Changing Streams to our audience in the second episode of the Constructive Voices' podcast in April 2021. So in this episode, we are delighted to welcome the founder of Changing Streams, Neal Maxwell and the Science Engagement Lead, Wendy […]

todayDecember 13, 2021

Peel L&P joins forces with Changing Streams CIC to reduce plastics in construction
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Peel L&P joins forces with Changing Streams CIC to reduce plastics in construction

Regeneration business Peel L&P, responsible for the UK’s largest regeneration projects including Wirral Waters and Liverpool Waters, has become a member of Changing Streams CIC and has signed up to their Charter that sets out a clear mission and ambition for reducing plastic in the construction industry. Changing Streams CIC was established in 2019 to […] The post Peel L&P joins forces with Changing Streams CIC to reduce plastics in […]

todayNovember 10, 2021

Conversations with Changing Streams Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic in Construction – 28th October 2021
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Conversations with Changing Streams: Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic in Construction – 28th October 2021

In this episode of Conversations with Changing Streams the theme of Sustainable alternatives to plastic materials used in construction was discussed by a varied panel of experts. Our Panel was hosted by Neal Maxwell and Leo Aspen from Changing Streams and included – Ade Sotayo: BrunelUniversity London, David Stone of Carbon Trap Org, Duncan Baker-Brown: […] The post Conversations with Changing Streams: Sustainable Alternatives to Plastic in Construction – 28th […]

todayNovember 9, 2021

We know who caused the climate crisis – but they don’t want to pay for it Vanessa Nakate
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We know who caused the climate crisis – but they don’t want to pay for it | Vanessa Nakate

My country, Uganda, and much of Africa has been battered by climate-related disasters. Cop26 is a chance for the biggest polluters to set up a compensation fundRead more in our Crisis Nigeria seriesWhile walking with a friend through central Kampala last month, we saw a police truck go by, a body in the back.It’s a sight that has become more common in Uganda. The life of that person, and many […]

todayOctober 29, 2021

ep 15 Darshil Shah
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Episode 15: Cambridge Lecturer, Darshil Shah Talks About Biomaterials in the Built Environment Sectors

Henry McDonald interviews Cambridge lecturer, Darshil Shah, about biomaterials in the built environment sectors Welcome to Constructive Voices published in the week leading up to a major event for the future of the planet. The United Nations cop 26 climate change conference will bring together world leaders with the recent IPCC report fresh in their minds. The report warned that urgent action is required to avoid the worst impacts of […]

todayOctober 20, 2021

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The Energy Transitions Commission Calls for 40% Methane Emissions cuts by 2030

London, 30 September 2021 — The Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) today published its latest report, Keeping 1.5°C Alive: Closing the Gap in the 2020s. The report identifies six sets of actions that could keep the world on a path to limit global warming to 1.5°C and which could be catalysed by commitments made at COP26. One of those actions is particularly crucial – cutting methane emissions by 40% by 2030. […]

todaySeptember 30, 2021

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