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BRE Global to create sustainability product standard

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BRE Global is creating a product standard for gauging the sustainability of construction products.

The scheme will assess items by focusing on responsible sourcing and product stewardship, addressing the social, economic and environmental impacts of these over their whole life.

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Specifier 25 April 2008

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