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Latest sustainability articles

Natural History Museum receives Two Star rating from the SRA
The Natural History Museum has become the first museum to receive a sustainability rating for its restaurants and cafés, operated by Benugo. The Restaurant, Deli Cafe and Central Hall Café have all received a Two Star rating...
Posted: 25 May 2012 | FULL ARTICLE
10 in 8 Fine Dining Group teams up with Macdonald Hotels
Alan Murchison's 10 in 8 Fine Dining Group has teamed up with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts to open a new restaurant in Oxfordshire. The company, which earlier this month merged with Nina and Gerard Basset's Hotel TerraVina in the New Forest, will launch its sixth restaurant at the Macdonald Bear Hotel, a 13th-century coaching inn in Woodstock.
Posted: 22 May 2012 | FULL ARTICLE
Aspens wins Soil Association’s Food for Life Gold award at Somerset primary schools
Education caterer Aspens Services has been awarded the Soil Association's Food for Life Gold award at eight north Somerset primary schools. The caterer was recognised for providing freshly prepared, locally sourced, organic, free-range and Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) meals.
Posted: 21 May 2012 | FULL ARTICLE
Responsible hospitality – how to offer luxury without the guilt
Sustainable luxury is not an oxymoron. It can be found throughout some of the UK's leading hotels, but today it is more about the basics than the bling. Emily Manson reports on a new, carefully considered approach to business
Posted: 17 May 2012 | FULL ARTICLE
Coach & Horses in Soho and Smithfield Tavern in the City are London’s first vegetarian pubs
The Coach & Horses in Soho and the Smithfield Tavern in the City have become the first fully vegetarian pubs in London. Following a trial period, head chef Lahiri Gregorio Balloni has redeveloped the menu, which now offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Posted: 16 May 2012 | FULL ARTICLE