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Renovations without limitations: the new Uponor Siccus 16 direct tiling dry underfloor radiant heating system for 40 % faster installation

Renovations without limitations: the new Uponor Siccus 16 direct tiling dry underfloor radiant heating system for 40 % faster installation

The Uponor Siccus 16 dry underfloor radiant heating system allows direct flooring on the EPS board, eliminating several steps in installation. At the same time, its low installation height of just 20 mm and lightweight construction makes it a real problem-solver in the renovation sector, where installers often face three key challenges: limited installation height, complex assembly, and floor load restrictions. Uponor Siccus 16 provides optimal heating performance within only 20 minutes

The Impact of Sustainable Waste Management on Carbon Footprint Reduction

The Impact of Sustainable Waste Management on Carbon Footprint Reduction

By Marc Tijhuis, Managing Director at ISWA International Solid Waste Association

The growing volume of waste and widespread mismanagement are among the most pressing sustainability and public health challenges worldwide. According to the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA), transforming waste and resource management systems offers one of the most impactful and underutilized strategies for mitigating climate change. This article examines how circular economy principles, the

Revisiting Energy Use and Transition in Romania.

Revisiting Energy Use and Transition in Romania.

Ian Palmer, Ph.D., Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.

The Energy Mix.

In early 2024, fossil energy made up 31% of Romania’s energy (Figure1). This is far less than globally, where the fossil fraction is 83% of total, and this is responsible for 73% of carbon emissions. Assuming the same proportions, Romania’s 31% of fossil energy would cause 27% of carbon emissions. This is a relative healthy state of green.

But it could be readily improved, by replacing the coal sector (15%) by natural gas (15%)