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Clay Technology April/May 2009

The April/May 2009 issues focuses on sustainability. Related features look at the environmental credentials of ceramics and alternative fuels for cement manufacture.

News examins the state of the industry in the current economic climate.

 

News

Steps for zero carbon homes

The Hanson EcoHouse, on display at the Building Research Establishment in Watford, UK. It offers a 44% improvement in energy sustainability over 2006 building standards
Plans for all new UK homes to be zero carbon from 2016 must be reviewed in light of the current economic situation, according to the UK Federation of Master Builders.
Clay Technology Magazine, 17 Apr 2009

Construction products industry calls for help

Urgent delivery of promised public construction programmes is needed, says the UK Construction Products Association Chairman, Adrian Barden, in a letter to the Government. In the past year UK construction has fallen by nearly 50%, with over 69,000 jobs being lost as of February, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Clay Technology Magazine, 17 Apr 2009

Features

Sustainable ceramics - tiles as the green option

Tiled bathroom
The UK Tile Association is keen to remind customers that ceramics are high on the list of green options.

Clay Technology Magazine, 17 Apr 2009

Sustaining power - new gas supplies

Liquified natural gas carrier Northwest Shearwater. Image courtesy of BP
UK gas prices have come down due to the substantial drop in oil prices and new supplies.
Clay Technology Magazine, 17 Apr 2009

Burning up waste - energy for cement making

Kiln at Ketton Cement in Lincolnshire, UK
Cement manufacturers are turning to alternative fuels for their energy intensive process. Municiple waste may provide the answer.
Clay Technology Magazine, 17 Apr 2009