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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

Government hits back over 'Part L' building regulations criticism

The Government has played down fears that its plans to tighten building regulations and reduce emissions could adversely impact the viability of older hotels.
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 11:54

Recycling to fuel the future

The search for renewable sources of fuel has been ongoing for decades, but now the spotlight is on the catering industry, as companies are urged to recycle today's waste cooking oil for tomorrow's fuel. Anna McNamara investigates.
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 00:00

Alternate energies: Earth, wind and fire

Reducing energy bills and waste is a good step towards a greener policy, but what are the options for businesses that want to go further and cut out fossil fuel consumption entirely? Tom Vaughan investigates
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 00:00

Christina's diary: 16 October

Christina Simons and David MascordChristina Simons, who owns the Cottage hotel in the New Forest with husband David Mascord, has decided to make her nine-bedroom, 250-year old former forester's cottage greener. This is her diary...
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 00:00

Green tourism: Green into gold

As green tourism goes mainstream and increasing numbers of hospitality businesses recognise the potential for showcasing their green credentials, environmental public relations expert Claire Lalaguna finds out what works best
Posted: 25 October 2006 | 00:00

Greener food transport

I was interested to read your Green Month feature headed "Clean up your act" (Caterer, 19 October, page 50) offering solutions for a greener catering industry.
Posted: 25 October 2006 | 00:00

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