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Recycling designed with Facility Managers in mind
Method are the makers of visible, flexible and beautiful recycling bins designed to optimise recycling and waste for the modern facility. Three years of research and
design went into the development of the signature 60L Recycling Bin, optimally sized for open plan spaces. Co-founders Steven and India Korner held focus groups, consulted professionals and even worked the night shift with cleaners. All of this was important to create a system that is well rounded and benefits all those involved in the waste and recycling process of a facility. The bins are placed together to create
flexible recycling stations that can easily be adapted to the needs of your facility. To further optimise recycling rates, smaller stations or individual bins should also be placed in areas where recyclables are produced – such as a paper bin next to the printer, or an organics bin in the kitchen. The bins are designed to be out in
the open in modern environments, the sleek lines and bold colours look great while matching industry standards. Being
assert their sustainability efforts, waste management providers receive waste that has been accurately sorted, and users are united by a common mission improving recycling at work and subsequently at home. The innovative bins can be found
in influential facilities around the world including Foster + Partners, the Sydney Cricket Ground, Qantas, Xero, the Design Council (UK) and many more. All of these facilities have unique requirements for waste and recycling, however, Method’s adaptable system has
out in the open the bins divert more waste by reinforcing accountability, Method has found this is one of the key factors for success. When they are visible, individuals are more likely to consider where their waste goes, even subconsciously. With Method’s communal stations,
Facility Managers save time and money over the course of a year with fewer bins and liners to purchase and service. As well as, the reduced costs of waste disposal with increased recycling rates. Further, your organisation can visibly
seen them all recycle more, and waste less, effortlessly. “Method’s beautiful bins allow the sometimes daunting task of having four waste options to be manageable across our ever expanding offices” – Canva.
Come and meet the Method team at the London Facilities Show at ExCel in June – stand FM5612.
Or find out more on the Method website –
www.methodrecycling.com
UK Green Building Council presents industry framework for net zero carbon buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has unveiled a framework for the UK construction and property industry to transition new and existing buildings to become net zero carbon by 2050, in line with the ambitions of the Paris Climate Agreement. The report follows six months of intense
industry engagement, involving over 180 experts and stakeholders from across the built environment value chain, and is supported by 13 trade associations and industry bodies including BPF, RICS and RIBA. It provides an overarching framework of consistent principles and metrics that can be integrated into tools, policies and practices, and aims to build consensus in the industry on the approach to decarbonising buildings. The new framework offers guidance for
developers, owners and occupiers targeting net zero carbon buildings, setting out key principles to follow and outlining how such a claim should be measured and evidenced.
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Two approaches to net zero carbon are proposed by the framework which can be accurately measured today: – Net zero carbon – construction:
the embodied emissions associated with products and construction should be measured, reduced and offset to achieve net zero carbon. – Net zero carbon – operational energy:
The energy used by the building in operation should be reduced and where possible any demand met through renewable energy. Any remaining emissions from operational energy use should be offset to achieve net zero carbon. The report presents a starting point, with
the next ten years seeing the scope and ambition of the framework increased to encourage greater action. In the short-term, additional requirements will be introduced to challenge the industry, including minimum energy efficiency targets and limits on the use of offsets. In the longer term, the two approaches for construction and operational
energy will be integrated into a broader approach for net zero whole life carbon, covering all of the emissions associated with the construction, operation, maintenance and demolition of a building. The work has been made possible thanks
to the generous support of lead partner Redevco Foundation, and partners BAM, Berkeley Group, Grosvenor, JLL and Hoare Lea. Richard Twinn, Senior Policy Advisor
at UKGBC said: “The urgency of tackling climate change means that businesses must work together to drive down emissions as fast as possible. But this requires a shared vision for what needs to be achieved and the action that needs to be taken. This framework is intended as a catalyst for the construction and property industry to build consensus on the transition to net zero carbon buildings and start to work towards consistent and ambitious outcomes. It is the first step on a journey towards ensuring all of our buildings are fit for the future.”
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