“Recycled Aluminium” Sounds More Precise Than It Often Is Sustainability language around aluminium has become increasingly prominent in architectural specification. Terms such as recycled aluminium, recyclable aluminium, low-carbon aluminium and circular aluminium can appear alongside one another in product literature, creating the impression that they describe broadly the same environmental benefit. They do not necessarily […]
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Before Asking Where an Old Window Goes, Ask Why It Is Coming Out When discussing the environmental impact of replacement windows, the conversation often begins too late. We ask whether the glass can be recycled, what happens to the aluminium or timber frames, and whether the old units will avoid landfill. These are worthwhile questions, […]