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  Banning disposable cups is one option to become zero waste, however enforcing a ban is a greater challenge as employees grab a coffee on the way to work and dispose of the cup in the office. 250 million takeaway hot drink cups are disposed of in offices each year resulting in offices paying for…

  VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards are holding an event, kindly hosted at the Glasgow Virgin Money Lounge on Friday 26th April from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Many businesses are trying to distinguish themselves from their competitors. They want to attract new clients and win new markets. Getting the recognition for your good environmental practices…

Two of Scotland’s and Glasgow’s most significant retail operators, Glasgow Fort and Buchanan Galleries have confirmed that they are supporting Cup Movement® in Glasgow – the first Scottish initiative to stop single-use cups going to landfill or ending up as litter. Launched in Glasgow in January, Cup Movement® has been developed by environmental charity Keep…

As part of a bid for Glasgow to become a leading circular city, Circular Glasgow, a Glasgow Chamber of Commerce initiative, is bringing one of the world’s most sustainable buildings to the city centre as part of an informative hub that inspires citizens to rethink, reuse, repair and recycle.  The free to visit event will be…

You have purchased a reusable cup for your morning latte, always print double sided and swapped to LED lights, but has your company considered the environmental and financial benefits of leasing refurbished office IT equipment?  E-waste is now the fastest-growing waste stream in the world. According to a new report launched at Davos 2019, there…

Glasgow Airport is today ramping up its efforts in the battle against single-use plastic by offering staff free refillable water bottles. More than 5,300 people work in and around the airport and each one, from pilots to aircraft engineers and cabin crew to security guards, will be encouraged to pick up one of the reusable…

Thursday 31 January 2019 Almost 500 million single-use cups are used in Scotland each year. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of retailers and national recycling schemes, best estimates show that only 4% of these are currently recycled. With approximately 95 million single-use cups bought in the greater Glasgow area each year, the city is the perfect…

Thursday 6th December 2018 ​Following a year of connecting and inspiring businesses across the city, Circular Glasgow has been announced as a finalist for a global award that celebrates its contribution to the circular economy. ​The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce initiative has been shortlisted for the World Economic Forum’s Public Sector Award for cities, nations…

Thursday 15th November 2018 A new and innovative furniture reuse cooperative in Glasgow has been recognised by the First Minister for bringing the benefits of reuse and repair to housing associations and social landlords in the city. Total Homes Co-op launched its Void Clearance Service last month. The team saves furniture from house clearances which…

Monday 12th November 2018 Back by popular demand, businesses in Scotland are offered cashback for investment in projects to help cut their energy use and cost. For a limited time, while funds last, eligible small businesses applying for the interest-free, unsecured Scottish Government SME Loan can receive 15% cashback. That’s up to £10,000 in cashback…