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Emissions targets need cash backing

green wasteTravelodge backs mayor's plans but calls for more support
Posted: 12 January 2007 | 09:00

Is recycling really worth all the time and effort?

I am the owner of three pub-restaurants and two hotels. I am keen on recycling but have just read an article that claims recycling of paper, glass and plastic has negligible impact on the global environment. Is it really worth all the time and effort?
Posted: 11 January 2007 | 00:00

Green taxes are inevitable – so let’s prepare for them

Bob CottonHospitality and catering operators can expect to be clobbered by more and more green taxes over the coming years – but it is not all doom and gloom. Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, predicts that the short-term pain will be replaced by long-term gains for the sector.
Posted: 01 January 2007 | 08:00

Charlton House renews calls for foodservice companies to ban cod

Foodservice company Charlton House has renewed calls for contract caterers to ban cod from their menus in a bid to save stocks.
Posted: 18 December 2006 | 17:50

London's Savoy teams up with glass recycler

London’s Savoy hotel has teamed up with glass recycler Berryman in a project designed to save more than 100 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Posted: 05 December 2006 | 09:54

Fishing for solutions

James SimpsonDespite the current crisis in cod stocks, it is still possible to continue serving fish in your restaurant with a clear conscience. James Simpson of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) explains how.
Posted: 24 November 2006 | 16:31

Shellfish attitude is no way to help the planet

Young's Seafood's recent decision to send Scottish langoustines on a 12,000-mile return trip to Thailand for scampi processing, while creating 120 redundancies at its Annan plant, is nothing short of disgraceful.
Posted: 23 November 2006 | 00:00

Being considerate could be your lasting legacy

John FirrellSimple consideration towards our fellow beings and our planet will make the world a better place for everybody, argues John Firrell, secretary of the Considerate Hoteliers Association.
Posted: 17 November 2006 | 15:49

Fairmont and World Heritage Alliance team up to promote green issues

Fairmont MayakobaFairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a new partnership with the World Heritage Alliance, to promote conservation, sustainable tourism and economic development for communities near World Heritage sites.
Posted: 17 November 2006 | 08:00

Government calls on hotel groups to go green

The Government has called on large hotel groups to become more energy efficient to help combat the effects of climate change.
Posted: 14 November 2006 | 13:00

Green practices have always saved money

Your Green Month (www.caterersearch.com/green) has reminded me of a couple of things I did in the past to save energy. To be fair, as each was in pre-green days, they were more in an effort to save money than anything else.
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

Can you follow Novotel's lead?

Judging by Green Month (www.caterersearch.com/green), Caterer obviously has its priorities right, and we applaud your efforts in raising the profile of this issue.
Posted: 09 November 2006 | 00:00

Industry welcomes Stern report on climate change

Hospitality operators have welcomed this week's landmark report on climate change as a dose of common sense, arguing it need not be a doom-and-gloom prescription for the future of the industry.
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

Conferences can take the green route

Your informative and inspiring Green October campaign will surely be viewed retrospectively as a tipping point - no longer can the UK hospitality sector claim ignorance, or justify its disinterest, on matters to do with global warming.
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

Laws will get even tougher

I feel your news story headed "Government hits back over 'Part L' criticism" (Caterer, 26 October, page 8) did not accurately summarise Golden Tulip's philosophy on the reduction of carbon emissions and energy efficiency in hotels.
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

Marriott first in London to gain Green Globe certification

Marriott’s London head quarters and its 20 London-based hotels have been awarded the Green Globe certification.
Posted: 01 November 2006 | 14:18

US hotel gives Hilton a boost in earnings... and other international news

Essential news from around the world, including: Canadian ski resort wins responsible tourism award; Hong Kong visitor numbers fall; Rocco gets news global sales director
Posted: 01 November 2006 | 10:48

Gleneagles hotel to introduce a 'carbon levy'

Gleneagles logoGleneagles Hotel in Scotland is planning to introduce a 'carbon levy' so its guests can help reduce the impact of travel on the environment.
Posted: 30 October 2006 | 17:17

World economy to suffer if global warming not tackled urgently

global warmingA new report on climate change has predicted that the world will suffer irreversible economic damage unless it acts now to combat the effects of global warming.
Posted: 30 October 2006 | 10:47

Set an example and cut carbon

The industry can help to tackle climate change and show environmental leadership with energy efficiency. Ian Pearson, climate change and environment minister, explains how
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 16:06

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