Environment minister Elliot Morley launches initiative to swap eco ideas with Sweden.

The government has launched a sustainable construction partnership with Sweden. The UK-Sweden Better Buildings Initiative will bring together examples of environment friendly technology and practice in the two countries.

Environment minister Elliot Morley, launched the scheme after he met Swedish sustainable development minister Mona Sahlin.

Morley said: “The new collaboration aims to stimulate more take-up of new technology, reduce environmental impacts and generate business.”