A 'greener choice'
Throughout the scientific community, the political world and the public at large, the general consensus is that global warming is a reality and is here to stay.
The need to act now cannot be overstated; scientists estimate the world could grow warmer by nearly six degrees by the end of the century. In 1997 Britain signed up to the Kyoto Protocol and committed to an ongoing process to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and we all have a role to play in making this happen.
The Challenge of Building a Better Future
Approximately half of all the European Union's energy consumption comes from its buildings, so the construction industry must assume responsibility for reducing the carbon footprint of its products wherever possible.
While tighter EU directives and Government targets are setting increasingly stringent standards for new dwellings, developers themselves are reacting by integrating improved transport links, recycled materials and energy efficient technologies into their schemes, helping to make them more energy efficient and sustainable. And Countryside Properties is among the leaders.
Green from the Word Go
Many developers take sustainability very seriously. Many of them operate stringent environmental management systems and by building on brownfield sites they're even recycling derelict land to create new communities complete with green open spaces. So if you want to be green, buy new - the average new home is around 6.5 times more energy efficient than one built just 30 years ago.
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