PRODUCT SHOWCASE
New Meridian Envirobin encourages mixed recycling
eafield Environmental is launching its Meridian Envirobin, a new recycling bin, developed in association with the University of Greenwich, which it claims has been designed specifically to encourage more recycling.
L The whole concept, according to John
Bailey, Sustainability Projects Officer at Greenwich, is to make recycling easier, by separating mixed recyclables and non- recyclable waste at source and using the design of the bin to achieve this. To this end, a single bin is split into two individual streams, the larger and more open one in this instance being mixed recyclables to reflect the makeup of the waste and encourage the user of the bin to place their waste this side.
Intended for internal use, the stylish Meridian Envirobin has a small slim footprint in order not to take up too much real estate, yet has a sizeable 110 litre capacity. Having a flat back it can be located flush against a wall and two bins can be clipped together back to back or side by side if required.
Unique to this design are the interchangeable lids, available as a complete lid, a 50/50 split or a 70/30 split, moulded in WRAP (Waste Resource Action Programme) compliant colours and designed to lock together to enable easy removal in one piece. Integrated WRAP signage will also assist the user in selecting the appropriate waste stream and thereby reduce cross contamination.
In the case of the University of Greenwich, a 70/30 mixed recyclables/general waste lid spit is being used initially with the objective of moving to 70/30 mixed
recyclables/food waste in the future by simply changing one side of the lid and the associated signage. Further information
from: Katie McGrath Tel: +44 (0) 1225 816500 Email:
Katie.McGrath@leafield-
environmental.com
Schueco facade system will meet 2013 Document L regulations
reduction targets expected to be included in Document L of the Building Regulations in 2013, will find that Schueco's FW 50+.SI insulated aluminium façade system provides a complete solution.
A and CO2
Developed as part of Schueco's on- going programme of continuous product improvement, the FW 50+.SI is an evolution of the company's best-selling 50 mm face-width system. It is available now and achieves 'U' values that surpass not only today's insulation requirements but also any changes that may come into force in England in October 2013. Schueco's range of insulated
mullion/transom façades also includes the FW 60+.SI system which has a 60 mm face-width to accommodate longer spans and heavier loadings. Both systems have been tested to the strict CWCT standard and have been given official PassivHaus certification, meaning that they are able to achieve 'U' values as low as 0.8 W/m2
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Double- and triple-glazed units from 24 mm to 64 mm can be accommodated in both façades, with glass loads up to 700 kg. Designed also to incorporate Schueco's newly introduced ProSol TF+ thin-film PV modules, the façades are available with special profiles that locate, hide and provide access to the necessary cabling.
rchitects and developers wishing to future-proof their buildings against the more stringent energy-saving
This means that in addition to saving energy through exceptional levels of insulation, Schueco façades can also
generate electricity and reduce CO2 emissions in line with the company's Energy3 concept – Saving Energy,
Generating Energy, Networking Energy. For further information on the Schueco FW+ series of super-insulated aluminium façades, please go to
mkinfobox@schueco.com
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