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What is Carbon Footprint?
A carbon footprint is "the total set of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event or product" (UK Carbon Trust 2008). An individual, nation, or organization's carbon footprint is measured by undertaking a GHG emissions assessment. Once the size of a carbon footprint is known, a strategy can be devised to reduce it.
Carbon offsets, or the mitigation of carbon emissions through the development of alternative projects such as solar or wind energy or reforestation, represent one way of managing a carbon footprint.
According to Wikipedia
recycle.
reuse.
renew.
Design for Reuse Primer
Public Architecture has released a series of 15 case studies in the new Design for Reuse Primer. We've been looking forward to this document since it was first funded by a USGBC Research Grant, and are excited about this great new resource for the reuse community. http://www.bmra.org
The Case Studies below will provide users with specific examples of building reuse, recycling and renewal. Studies will provide examples, complete with images and notes regarding specific projects. These case studies should provide excellent examples for those considering similar projects.
brewing green/our commitment towards a sustainable future for Britain’s beer
Tough new targets for carbon emissions and water use were launched by the British brewing industry. The targets, in Brewing green/Our commitment to a sustainable future for Britain’s beer a new report launched by the British Beer & Pub Association, call for a 17.5 per cent reduction in overall CO2 emissions, and an 11 per cent increase in water efficiency between now and 2020.
