The UK Strategy for Sustainable Construction Code for sustainable homes outlines the UK Government’s plan for all new homes to be zero carbon from 2016 (non-domestic buildings by 2019). The EU has also introduced requirements for zero energy homes by 2019.

A ‘Zero Carbon Hub’ has been established to promote understanding of this challenge and demonstrate how it can be met. www.zerocarbonhub.org

Life-cycle studies show that PVC products generally have a lower environmental impact than alternatives.

Life Cycle Assessment of PVC and of Principal Competing Materials (opens PDF file from external site in new browser window)