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IHG reveals design plans for first green hotel

IHG green hotelInterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed design proposals for its first fully-fledged green hotel.
Posted: 30 April 2008 | 15:32

Ramada Jarvis wins green award

Ramada, WrexhamRamada Jarvis has become the first national hotel group to achieve Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) award at bronze level or above at all of its 41 hotels and headquarters.
Posted: 25 April 2008 | 17:00

Caterers and restaurants still struggling to find sustainably produced produce

fishCaterers and restaurants are still struggling to source responsibly-produced ingredients due to a lack of support, a procurement expert has claimed.
Posted: 23 April 2008 | 15:03

Know the source of your ingredients

cowsEverybody needs to know where their food comes from, it seems. If the menu doesn't say which farm supplied the beef, or the staff don't know what the lamb was fed on, discerning diners will stay away. Diane Lane and Emma White report
Posted: 17 April 2008 | 00:00

The Water House, London - My new kitchen

Arthur Potts-DawsonThe eco-warriors from London's Acorn House have opened their second restaurant - and with Water House they've taken planet saving even further. Diane Lane went to find out more
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 14:44

The Water House - My new kitchen

Photograph by Adrian Franklin ( www.franklinphoto.co.uk/ ) Using only electrical cooking equipment means the kitchen environment is more pleasant for staff Go back to My New Kitchen here >>
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 14:36

The Water House - My new kitchen

Photograph by Adrian Franklin ( www.franklinphoto.co.uk/ ) Food waste is composted, with the help of lots of hungry worms Go back to My New Kitchen here >>
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 14:33

The Water House - My new kitchen

Photograph by Adrian Franklin ( www.franklinphoto.co.uk/ ) Induction technology helps to cut down on the electricity the kitchen needs where possible. Go back to My New Kitchen here >>
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 14:30

The Water House - My new kitchen

Photograph by Adrian Franklin ( www.franklinphoto.co.uk/ ) Taking responsibility for anything generated as waste includes anything that enters the drainage system. A GreasePak dosing unit from Mechline uses a bio-enzymatic solution to degrade fats, oils and greases and so prevent grease build-up and clogged drains. Go back to My New Kitchen here >>
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 14:28

The Water House - My new kitchen

Photograph by Adrian Franklin ( www.franklinphoto.co.uk/ ) A chemical-free dishwash area houses a Hobart AMS900 hood machine and an Ozona Warewashing System which uses the powerful oxidant ozone as a cleaning agent and means a lower wash water temperature is needed. Go back to My New Kitchen here >>
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 14:26

The Water House - My new kitchen

Photograph by Adrian Franklin ( www.franklinphoto.co.uk/ ) A Brita Professional AquaQuell Purity 600 unit filters mains water for general use, while a Greencare H2O system filters, chills and produces still and sparkling water so it can be bottled for serving in the restaurant, dispensing with the need for the excess deliveries and packaging that come with bottled water. Go back to My New Kitchen here >>
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 14:18

The Water House - My new kitchen

Photograph by Adrian Franklin ( www.franklinphoto.co.uk/ ) The Foster hydrocarbon refrigeration provides energy savings of about 30%, compared with HFCs. The undercounter cabinets store all the fresh produce as there is no coldroom and provide plenty of work surfaces for prep. The pastry section to the rear of the kitchen also has a double-door freezer for ice-cream storage. Go back to My New Kitchen here >>
Posted: 16 April 2008 | 14:15

Costa commits to sustainable coffee future

Colombian coffee pickerHigh-street chain Costa has committed to sourcing all its coffee from Rainforest Alliance certified farms by 2010.
Posted: 09 April 2008 | 08:00

JD Wetherspoon re-thinks eco-friendly technology

The Kettleby Cross, Melton MowbrayJD Wetherspoon is to rethink its use of eco-friendly technology after its first green pub, the Kettleby Cross, missed its energy saving targets by a country mile.
Posted: 04 April 2008 | 16:27

Middle East's first female only hotel launches and other international news

World newsThe Middle-East’s first women only hotel, the Luthan Hotel and Spa, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Posted: 31 March 2008 | 12:02

Make sure your business is WEEE compliant

refrigerator waste“We have now entered the second compliance period for the UK WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment) Regulations and still some confusion remains amongst caterers and hoteliers.
Posted: 19 March 2008 | 12:52

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

FSA to review fish advice to address sustainability

fishThe Food Standards Agency (FSA) is planning to review its advice on eating fish to address growing concern about the sustainability of certain fish stocks.
Posted: 06 February 2008 | 13:00

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

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