From the macro to the micro: analysis from the IES

Jess Shaw
Webinars
May 2023

The built environment uses almost half of the worlds materials extracted each year and as of 2016, the construction and demolition sector in the UK is responsible for 62% (66.2 million tonnes) of the total waste generated.


Demolition has a reputation for being a wasteful industry. Work...

Dr. Andreas Kafizas
Webinars
May 2023

In this webinar Dr Andreas Kafizas introduced photocatalytic technology and described how for the last 10 years a noise barrier which removes traffic pollution has been developed and tested in Canada and the UK.


We learned how this barrier can make immediate impact in reducing...

Andy O'Dea
Webinars
May 2023

The sustainable management and reuse of soils on construction sites is a fundamental part of the environmental performance of a project, not to mention its commercial and programme viability. However, this is becoming more and more challenging in the current regulatory climate, with a push away...

Ethny Childs
Blog
April 2023

Environmental practice must be informed by sound science. This is dependent on emerging science and research being effectively translated into legislation and practice in the environment sector, and for those working in applied environmental science to have a voice in the direction of future...

Professor John Turner
Webinars
April 2023
View from above of a beach with people on it, and to the right there are boats along a pier.

The ways in which coastal zones are managed play a key role in the wider picture of ocean sustainability. 


In this event, we heard from Professor John Turner who gave an overview of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) as a tool and process, sharing details of how it...

Jack Shore
Webinars
April 2023
Image of trees and a lake

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are incredibly useful chemicals, used in coatings, waterproofing and firefighting foams. Firefighting foams in particular, have resulted in repeated discharges of contamination onto the ground in tens of thousands of locations around the world. Once in...

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