Category: Green Business

ISO 14000 / 14001 standards support and promote the incorporation of sustainable practices in business. In this article, you will learn how ISO 14000 can help businesses to adapt to our environmental crisis and how to get certified. “Seas are rising and oceans are acidifying. Glaciers are melting and corals are bleaching. Droughts are spreading…

In the wake of the enormous challenges faced during the first half of 2020, the awareness of environmental issues is perhaps greater than ever, and businesses all across the UK are looking for smart, green ways to rebuild after the Coronavirus crisis. Luckily, there are plenty of practical, easy ways to make your business more…

Paint is one of the most widely used materials in the world. Just think about all the cars, walls and buildings which are painted every day all over the world. Paint, in one form or another, has been used for thousands of years and has gone through significant changes over that time. From the earliest…

As new targets are set for emissions, and the threat of climate change becomes ever more apparent, all sectors of business have to rethink how they operate and the methods they use to complete projects. The civil engineering sector is no different. Concrete is a versatile and high-quality construction material but it comes with a…

If you are having a summer event – a sports day, prom party, BBQ, fair or similar you will need to make sure that provide proper waste disposal and hopefully recycling too. If you don’t provide enough recycling and rubbish bins then litter will be everywhere after your event. You will need to arrange the…

Consumers want to do business with firms that are more sustainable and you probably know that your employees want you to go in that direction too. Becoming more eco-friendly or green doesn’t have to cost a fortune or require revamping everything you do. Nor should it be mere window-dressing (a strategy labelled as greenwashing) if…

Electronic waste is a huge problem. A problem that has been growing exponentially since the early 20th century when the first home radios hit the stores. Since then, we’ve been dumping everything from TVs to toasters, with little thought for the environment. Today, thanks to the ubiquity of smartphones, there’s a device in every pocket,…

The catering sector provides the opportunity for an entrepreneur to create a business that resonates to his or her personality. It’s a highly competitive market, but also one in which it is easy to create your own niche, and a service that stands out from the crowd. Catering for events provides even more opportunities, with…

When you run a business, it is important that you are thinking about the impact that you are having on the environment. These days there are large financial and reputational benefits to demonstrating strong environmental performance. The way that your offices operate, the methods of transport that your staff use to get to work and…

The idea of following a “green” lifestyle is by no means a new concept but the almost universal realisation that our activities are causing immense damage to the world’s ecosystems has propelled the cause of global environmentalism to the forefront of political decision making and most people agree that there is no time to lose.…

European Union legislators seem to be forever coming up with increasingly complex rules and regulations, but most people agree that the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals Regulations (REACH) is the most complex, expensive and most difficult to implement of any EU legislation to date. It came into operation on 1st June 2007 and its…

Go Green: How to Make Your Business Energy-Efficient Making your business more energy efficient is easier than you might think. Even small changes can make a big difference. By going green, you can save money on overheads and also promote a positive brand image for your company. Your customers will know that they’re supporting a…

Environmental campaigners are always ready to offer advice regarding ways to make a positive difference in reducing damage to our planet but much of this advice comes in the form of attempts to influence Government policies or helping people to choose an eco-friendly lifestyle and the business world has remained largely detached from this whole…