South Lanarkshire College awarded for its environmental work

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South Lanarkshire College has been innovative in addressing climate change and shaping the future.The facility in East Kilbride has shown its skills in leading environmental training, pioneering change and ensuring that learners have access to tools they need for the jobs of the future.Recently, the college launched award-winning projects which showcase its technologies through constructing the first low-energy, low carbon house for the market.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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