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Water 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 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
From 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
Not 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
Valera'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 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
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
European 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
One 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
Don'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
Caterer highlights its top 10 suggestions to help
your hotel take that next step and keep your
environmental policy moving forward
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 00:00
If you want innovative ideas on how to make your hotel greener, look no further than these four businesses, all of which have been shortlisted for a Green award in our inaugural Hotel Cateys. Emma Allen reports
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 00:00
Thousands of hoteliers have already put green initiatives in place and many more are making plans. But as Caterer's Green Month nears its end, how many will continue along the green path? Architect Jeremy Blake takes a look at several hotels that are setting a fine, long-term example
Posted: 25 October 2007 | 00:00
Edinburgh-based Apex Hotels has a stringent corporate social responsibility (CSR) policy that extends throughout its business, and its track record on sustainability...
Posted: 23 October 2007 | 15:32
Ethical sourcing is having a real impact on the food service industry, with increased opportunities for operators who meet customer demand for sustainable products.
Posted: 22 October 2007 | 14:39
As one of the world’s top universities, the University of Glasgow takes great pride in its Hospitality Services, catering for 18,000 students and more than 5,000 staff as well as extensive conference business...
Posted: 22 October 2007 | 14:34
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has won the High Street Recycling Champion Award for a scheme that sees delivery lorries returning recyclable waste from pubs to its central distribution centre.
Posted: 22 October 2007 | 12:00
The former boss of Golden Tulip UK, Peter Roberts, has come up with a cunning plan – forming a hotel site finding company and signing a deal with Whitbread, the business that snapped up his former company for £44m last month for more sites for its Premier Inn. Neat.
Posted: 19 October 2007 | 15:30
A pilot scheme to be unveiled in London next week will see hotels, guesthouses, event venues and attractions graded for their environmental performance by independent auditors in a bid to improve their energy consumption.
Posted: 18 October 2007 | 11:00
More than 20 UK fisheries are now accredited as
sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council, and
the number is steadily growing. Tom Vaughan visits
Stornoway, where, in a bid to join this list, Young's
Seafood is pioneering its Trace system
Posted: 18 October 2007 | 00:00
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