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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

CE-marked eco-tumblers from Biopac

CE-marked eco-tumblers from BiopacNot only are the new Kindtoo plastic tumblers from Biopac fully compostable, they are also claimed to be the first disposable tumblers in the UK to carry the CE mark.
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 12:57

Portable induction units from Valera

Portable induction units from ValeraValera's portable range of stainless-steel counter-top induction units - which offer instant control from boil to simmer in seconds - are said to save energy because they use power only when a pan is in contact with the tough, scratch-resistant Ceran glass cooking surfaces (which are 4mm or 6mm thick for medium- and heavy-duty models respectively).
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 12:53

Biodegradable packaging from Plangow

Biodegradable packaging specialist Planglow has added a new eco-friendly container to its range to tap into growing consumer demand for wraps as a healthier and less carb-laden alternative to sandwiches.
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 12:43

SelfCooking Centres from Rational

The Energy-Wise feature on Rational's SelfCooking Centers can reduce energy consumption by up to 60% compared with conventional cookers, because the combi-ovens heat up so quickly, rising from room temperature to 300ºC in less than eight minutes.
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 12:38

Green regime 'will bring in the business'

Radisson SAS in CologneEuropean hotels are missing out on business by failing to trumpet their environmental credentials as effectively as possible, experts have warned.
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 07:00

It pays to have your business energy audited

Hotelier Jolyon Joseph and energy engineer Simon WynneOne sure way to find out if you are throwing money out of the window - and harming the environment to boot - is to have your business energy audited. Nic Paton spent a day finding out what it entails
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 00:00

The future's bright - the future's green

John Firrell, association secretary of the Considerate Hoteliers AssociationDon't be put off - every small step you take towards being green counts, says John Firrell, association secretary of the Considerate Hoteliers Association
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 00:00

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