ENVIRONMENT - 23.04.2024
Packaging: the red tape surrounding looking green
You are in the process of designing new packaging for your products and the designer has suggested some “green” images to attract more customers. Is this ok to do?
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ENVIRONMENT - 26.03.2024
Should you be “carbon negative”?
Marketers are always looking for new green claims to make and you recently saw products labelled “carbon negative”. What on earth does it mean - is it better than carbon neutral or carbon positive?
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ENVIRONMENT - 27.02.2024
Should you sign up to a carbon literacy course?
You’ve heard that a competitor has put some of her staff on a carbon literacy course. What does it entail and should you be thinking about doing something similar?
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ENVIRONMENT - 14.02.2024
Are plastic cups and spoons banned or not?
New research has found supplies of “illegal” plastic items are widely available for sale on sites like Amazon and eBay. Haven’t some of these been banned and, if so, should you avoid buying them?
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ENVIRONMENT - 25.01.2024
Five ways to protect your business against flooding
A flood is devastating if it happens at home or to your business. Planning your response to flooding, both before and after an event, can help keep your head above water. What is there to consider and how can you be proactive?
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ENVIRONMENT - 09.01.2024
Carbon tax on steel imports from 2027
The government is proposing a carbon tax on imported steel and other raw materials from 2027 in a bid to support UK businesses and reduce emissions. What’s included in this proposal and how might it affect your business?
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