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Hotels and restaurants ignorant of waste legislation

dumped refrigeratorThe hotel and restaurant sectors are among the most ignorant when it comes to legislation surrounding the disposal of electronic waste.
Posted: 13 February 2008 | 10:33

Eco-friendly restaurant the Waterhouse opens

The Waterhouse restaurantEco-friendly restaurateurs Arthur Potts Dawson and Jamie Grainger-Smith have opened their second site, the Waterhouse in east London, today.
Posted: 11 February 2008 | 15:34

Hospitality operators are ignoring sustainability issues

applesHigh-street hospitality operators are “way off the pace” compared to food retailers on promoting ethics and sustainability, experts have warned.
Posted: 31 January 2008 | 14:38

Sustainability at Hotelympia

Sustainability continues to be a buzzword in the hospitality industry which is why Hotelympia is this year launching The Sustainable Futures Seminar Programme.
Posted: 25 January 2008 | 10:57

The Cavendish wins Considerate Hotelier award

Cavendish hotel, London The Cavendish hotel in London has been crowned the Considerate Hotelier of the Year.
Posted: 21 January 2008 | 18:00

Raymond Blanc and Tom Aikens join forces with Greenpeace

Raymond Blanc and Tom Aikens will be joining forces with Greenpeace to urge chefs to use sustainable seafood in their menus with the launch of a new campaign at the end of January.
Posted: 18 January 2008 | 13:23

BHA to showcase local suppliers initiative

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) is hosting a conference next month to showcase Salsa, an initiative set up to help local suppliers sell their goods nationally.
Posted: 27 December 2007 | 09:00

Friday Wrap: A round-up of the week's hospitality news

Chris DruceCaterer this week kicked off its drink and drugs awareness campaign to highlight the true cost of dependency within the industry.
Posted: 07 December 2007 | 14:45

Premier Inn goes green with greywater system

Premier Inn has become one of the first hotel chains to install an environmentally friendly greywater recovery system, at their newest hotel in Doncaster.
Posted: 05 December 2007 | 08:00

Punch considers £5b bid for Mitchells & Butlers – For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

Weekend papersA round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Compass to reveal contract coup and profit surge; Wagamama delays flotation; GM cultivation could be banned in Europe; and more...
Posted: 26 November 2007 | 10:44

Adnams scoops National Business Award

Adnams, the East Anglian brewer and pub operator was the only hospitality victor award at last night’s National Business Awards, winning the corporate social responsibility award.
Posted: 14 November 2007 | 16:00

Industry not prepared to pay to be green

World Stage At TussaudsEvents organisers are concerned about the environment but not prepared to pay to be green, new research has revealed.
Posted: 12 November 2007 | 11:28

Green report puts industry on notice

The UN Geo 4 reportHospitality operators have been urged to adopt more sustainable practices after a report by the UN warned that fundamental problems with the global environment will lead to serious food shortages and a strain on natural resources.
Posted: 08 November 2007 | 13:33

Thistle signs fair-trade coffee deal

Rainforest Alliance-certified logoThistle Hotels is to sell only sustainable coffee throughout its estate, despite it increasing costs by 15%.
Posted: 06 November 2007 | 15:24

Envirowise: Water top tips

Water top tipsThis list gives some simple actions which can minimise the amount of water you use in your business.
Posted: 05 November 2007 | 00:00

Envirowise: Holiday village saves by minimising

Envirowise: Holiday village saves by minimisingThis Case Study demonstrates the cost savings and environmental benefits that can be achieved at holiday and leisure sites by focusing on environmental initiatives to reduce water use and waste generation.
Posted: 05 November 2007 | 00:00

Sustainability must be a joint effort

Elaine Higginson, managing director, First Choice CoffeeReducing your company's impact on the environment involves more than just recycled paper and energy-saving lightbulbs - it's a whole-business approach that informs every corporate decision and action and involves every employee. First Choice Coffee's Elaine Higginson explains
Posted: 31 October 2007 | 13:17

New guide launched to aid caterers in disposing of fat

solidified fat in sewerWater UK, the association that represents water and sewage companies, has today launched a best practice guide to help caterers properly dispose of fat, oils and grease (FOG).
Posted: 31 October 2007 | 12:12

Tougher recycling laws start today

Tougher UK recycling laws have come into force today, introducing a requirement for all non-hazardous waste to be sorted by type and recycled where possible to minimise the amount of rubbish heading for landfill.
Posted: 30 October 2007 | 12:10

Balers from Mil-tek

Balers from Mil-tekFrom the end of this month, the Landfill Directive will compel hotels, pubs and restaurants to pre-treat their non-hazardous waste, which will now have to be separated and recycled, not dumped in a skip headed for landfill disposal.
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 13:00

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