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GALVANIZING AND SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
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Future technologies will be low energy, low waste. Galvanizing is a
recyclable solution that reduces the energy demands of structures.
The pressures on global industry to accept environmental
responsibility for its actions is wholly justified, given society's
quest for sustainability.
The philosophy of sustainability is quite simple and is concerned
with ensuring a better quality of life for everyone - now and,
importantly, for generations to come. The concept is common sense based
on substantial criteria and principles. It sets out to meet four
objectives:
- Social progress,
which
recognises
the
needs of everyone
- Maintenance of high
and
stable
levels
of economic growth and employment
- Efficient
protection
of
the
environment
- Prudent use of
natural resources
In respect of efficient protection of the environment and prudent
use of natural resources, the hot dip galvanizing process stands up to
scrutiny and can be considered as a major contributor towards
sustainable construction.
THE EDEN PROJECT
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The Eden project, a £57m showcase for global Bio-diversity, is
one of the most innovative and high profile Millennium Projects. It is
the largest plant enclosure in the world built with a galvanized steel
frame for the lightest and most ecological solution.
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