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The Sea Fish Industry Authority has questioned a report by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) which warns that using farmed fish does not guarantee sustainability.
Posted: 20 October 2008 | 15:27
Unless you've taken steps to reduce water consumption in your business, you will have noticed a substantial cost increase in recent times. Nic Paton explores how the industry can cut back on the 391 billion litres it uses every year
Posted: 16 October 2008 | 00:00
Fuel bills have rocketed in the past year, and while you could shop around between various suppliers to find the best option, it's frequently a choice between very expensive and even more so. Until recently the industry has been held back from taking greener options by the cost of new equipment, but Katie Puckett finds that the sums add up to taking a different approach now
Posted: 16 October 2008 | 00:00
Energy efficiency is one of the key considerations when sourcing kitchen equipment. Reducing energy use makes business sense, as it saves money, enhances a corporate reputation and helps in the fight against climate change. Here, Ian Bryant, environmental specialist for the Carford Group, gives some practical advice on features to look for when buying kit
Posted: 16 October 2008 | 00:00
Here's your chance to win a multi-functional Electrolux dishwasher that will add
efficiency to your kitchen, helping your green credentials, and the bottom line
Posted: 16 October 2008 | 00:00
A staggering 3.3 million tonnes of food waste from hotels, restaurants and bars goes into landfill sites every year. Janet Harmer looks at how the hospitality industry can reduce that figure in a way that would boost its environmental standing and help the bottom line
Posted: 09 October 2008 | 00:00
First Choice's triple-certified coffee conforms to Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance and organic principles, but the flavour has to measure up, too
Posted: 09 October 2008 | 00:00
The recent hefty criticism of Starbucks for allegedly wasting millions of gallons of water through a policy of leaving its taps running, has brought to light beverage-trade issues which the daily press would not have known about.
Posted: 08 October 2008 | 14:27
Green issues are increasingly important for all of us. With growing public concern about climate change, we need to improve the sustainability of the tourism and hospitality industries.
Posted: 02 October 2008 | 13:52
When did you last have an environmental audit? Are you really recycling as much waste as you should? We kick off our Green Month coverage with a look at whether hospitality is really as green as it likes to think it is
Posted: 02 October 2008 | 13:39
The hospitality industry is making progress on sustainability but many operators view the economic downturn as an obstacle to pursuing more eco-friendly policies, exclusive research has revealed.
Posted: 02 October 2008 | 07:00
Here's your chance to win a precision-built First Choice machine and enough coffee to keep you - and your customers - satisfied for a year
Posted: 02 October 2008 | 00:00
Are you recycling? Do you use long-life light bulbs in your reception? In a word, are you green enough? To kick off our month of environmental coverage, Green Award Catey winner Vanessa Scott, of Strattons hotel, visits three hospitality businesses to see just how eco-friendly they have become. Tom Vaughan reports
Posted: 02 October 2008 | 00:00
Budget hotel chain Premier Inn is to launch its flagship green property with its new Tamworth hotel in Staffordshire which is set to open in December.
Posted: 22 September 2008 | 08:00
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Whitbread sales boosted by growing demand for budget hotels; Costa Coffee hopes to drive-up business; Clarissa Dickson Wright lashes out at Jamie Oliver
Posted: 08 September 2008 | 10:25
There is only a week left for hospitality businesses to sign up to a free scheme designed to help them save money by minimising their water usage, the Forum of Private Business warned today.
Posted: 03 September 2008 | 17:12
Michelin-starred chef Tom Aikens has been forced to close his eco-friendly fish and chips restaurant Tom’s Place in Chelsea just six months after opening.
Posted: 29 August 2008 | 10:37
New government legislation that will require hotels, pubs and restaurants to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) before they can be sold is already causing confusion, property experts have warned.
Posted: 26 August 2008 | 07:00
Punch Taverns has announced a multimillion-pound deal which will see the provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) across its portfolio of pubs.
Posted: 18 August 2008 | 12:52
"I'm trying to reduce my indirect carbon emissions. How can I lower the impact of travel by staff and guests?"
Posted: 07 August 2008 | 00:00
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