Food Waste - Lords Call for Action
A House of Lords EU committee report has called for urgent action on food waste in Europe. It was published on Sunday (6 April) and among its recommendations was a clear...
Read Full ArticleOver the years it has grown to be a broad, global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated by stakeholders in over 100 countries. It also serves as the ‘people’s day’ for doing something positive for the environment, galvanizing individual actions into a collective power that generates an exponential positive impact on the planet.
In support of the UN designation of 2014 as the International Year of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), WED has adopted SIDS in the broader context of climate change as its theme. Objectives are to help build momentum towards the Third International Conference on SIDS in September and encourage a greater understanding of the importance of SIDS and of the urgency to help protect the islands in the face of growing risks and vulnerabilities, particularly as a result of climate change.
"Planet Earth is our shared island, let us join forces to protect it," said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the launch of the 2014 International Year of Small Islands and Developing States
The UN has called on individuals and companies to act in solidarity - organise clean up campaigns, food waste reduction initiatives, walk-to-work days, plastic bans, art exhibits, tree-planting drives, concerts, dance recitals, recycling drives, social media campaigns and different contests - every action counts.
Facilities management provider Servest Group is helping several clients celebrate World Environment Day by providing a WED themed menu and decorations at a number of sites it caters for. The firm will even knock-up some non-alcoholic cocktails inspired by the small islands.
Article written by Brian Shillibeer | Published 05 June 2014
A House of Lords EU committee report has called for urgent action on food waste in Europe. It was published on Sunday (6 April) and among its recommendations was a clear...
Read Full ArticleRestaurants, bars and night clubs are the worst in the industrial and service sectors for recycling their waste, it has emerged, writes Commercial Director Mark Hall of...
Read Full ArticleA new set of innovative digital tools and resources has now been launched to support and guide employers to maximise the benefits to their business and...
Read Full ArticleMorag Freathy, Managing Director of Compass Business & Industry, looks at what workplace catering might look like in the offices of the future. Freathy...
Read Full ArticleCompanies such as Sodexo, ISS and Compass Group have all joined the campaign to halve food waste by 2030. Around a third of the food we produce worldwide is lost or...
Read Full ArticleAI has many applications in buildings, from AI-enabled IoT sensors to facial recognition, and it’s now helping to support COVID-safe workplace...
Read Full ArticleInitiated by Bartlett Mitchell, a new subscription-based contract catering and FM model has been launched as part of a move to offer clients flexible solutions in a...
Read Full ArticleAs England’s new tier rules take effect, what does this mean for the already struggling hospitality sector? The Confederation of British Industry Chief UK Policy...
Read Full ArticleSodexo has today announced it has taken a majority shareholding in Fooditude, the London-based delivered-in office food services provider. This represents a...
Read Full ArticleAn IoT smart building system has helped a global restaurant chain in the UK save £1.25M during the first COVID-19 lockdown. Infogrid’s smart building...
Read Full Article