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Edge project work at 2013 ALCAS Conference

6 March 2013 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Edge News, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Construction, Sustainable Food

At Edge we are very proud to announce that our clients will be presenting the outcomes from our projects, their benefits and experience at the …

Do biofuels have a lower carbon footprint?

6 February 2013 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Edge News, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Food, Sustainable Procurement

The simplified life cycle of biofuels starts by the source material (e.g. biomass) absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, and emitting the absorbed carbon when being …

Are reusable nappies a better choice?

6 February 2013 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Edge News, Life Cycle Assessment

Disposable products that are sent to landfill after one use are often considered the antithesis of sustainability, and perhaps one of the most recognisable of …

Do double glazed windows reduce a buildings carbon footprint?

6 February 2013 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Edge News, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Construction

The common assumption is that double glazed windows will insulate better from the elements, either keeping the heat outside in summer or inside in winter, …

Nigel Howard stepping down as Director

4 February 2013 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Edge News

Edge would like to announce that as of May 1st Nigel Howard will step down from his Director position and continue his career independently. Nigel …

Are electric cars better for the environment?

19 December 2012 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Edge News, Life Cycle Assessment

It is often thought that electric cars are the best environmental choice compared to standard fossil fuel cars. They are quiet and clean, right? If …

Is organic better?

19 December 2012 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Ecolabelling, Edge News, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Food, Sustainable Procurement

Many consumers who are conscious of their environmental impact choose organic products, particularly food, but is this really better for the environment? There is no …

Edge in the news: Update of BPIC in BPN Magazine

12 December 2012 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Edge News, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Construction

Edge Environment’s Managing Director Nigel Howard provided BPN Magazine with an update of the state of the Building Products Innovation Council (BPIC). Edge has been …

FoodMag – Carbon cost in supply chains by Jonas Bengtsson

7 December 2012 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Edge News, Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainable Procurement

This article by Director Jonas Bengtsson illustrates the importance of understanding the carbon embedded in company’s supply chains, published in FoodMag online. Read full article …

Edge Environment at the [avniR] 2012 LCA Conference in France

23 November 2012 By Jonas Bengtsson In All Categories, Ecolabelling, Edge News, Life Cycle Assessment, Reports and Publications

The [avniR] 2012 LCA Conference held in Lille, France from 6 to 7 of November, comprised two days of co-learning between business, local authorities, researchers …

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