News
2017
An increase in environmentaly certified/eco-labeled contruction!
The eco label “Svanen” announced today that the number of “Svanen” certified buildings increased by 34 per cent from 2016 to 2017.
New improved search function!
We put our new search function into operation on Tuesday afternoon and the work was finished at 1.30pm.
The government has made a decision to set up a substitution center
The Government Offices of Sweden has informed us in a press release that the Government will establish a substitution center. The substitution center will help companies replace hazardous substances (published 2017-11-07).
No to the EU Commission’s proposals on endocrine disrupting substances
The Swedish magazine, ”Aktuell Hållbarhet” reports on the latest developments regarding the new criteria for endocrine disruptors:
“The requirements rally for sustainable construction risks missing the goal”
Demands and requirement criteria for sustainable building and construction do not always mean long-term and better results.
The Eu countries have voted yes to criteria on endocrine disrupting substances
A majority of the EU member states have approved the European Commission’s proposals for scientific criteria for identifying endocrine disrupting substances.
EU states that Bisphenol A is an endocrine disruptor
The EU has tightened and clarified the definition and has added additional concerns regarding the assessment of bisphenol A.
Notification of a clarification in the BASTA and BETA properties criteria
Notification (published 2017-06-08)
To all our participating suppliers
A substitution center is a positive initiative – the chemicals question need to be raised
(Published by IVL – IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, April 3, 2017)
The government wants to speed up the current work towards replacing problem chemicals.
As safe as Swedish houses?
A lot of the material used in buildings contains substances that may be harmful for human health or the environment. The construction sector has a great responsibility in making sure that these substances are phased out.
A new Committee has been appointed to review the provision of construction laws and building regulations
Hållbart Byggande, reports in an article (February 23 -17) from the Housing Minister Peter Eriksson’s presentation of a new two-man-appointed committee.
Introduction to eBVD events
The introduction to eBVD events in Malmö, Göteborg and Stockholm are all held in Swedish.
Historic vote on endocrine disrupting substances
(From an article in Aktuell Hållbarhet the 21 of February 2017)
The EU Member States have approved the classification of the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP, DIBP as endocrine disruptors for humans, according to the Reach Regulation.
BASTA – VIP price on VGB-2017!
VGB-2017 (The road to Nontoxic Building 2017) – now we have a VIP price for BASTA members and users of the Project Manager!
Visit BASTA at the fair “Bygg & VVS-mässan Syd” on the 26 & 27 of April in Malmö
The Swedish “Bygg & VVS-mässan Syd” – is taking place on the 26-27 April in Malmö.
Come by and see us at the fair and hear more about BASTA’s work in the building- and construction sector.