Sustainability – Who cares? Abbey Care does. 
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Sustainability – Who cares? Abbey Care does. 

Abbey Care Direct Last month I was greeted by Sharon Aston, the manager of Abbey Care Direct, with a flurry of excitement. She was eager to tell me what they had been doing over the past few of weeks to achieve their sustainability action plan, for their care home- Sabrina house in Shrewsbury.  It took…

Earth Day 2025
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Earth Day 2025

“Our Power, Our Planet” As businesses around the globe strive for sustainability, Earth Day 2025 stands as a testament to environmental advocacy and action. This annual event, observed on April 22nd, has evolved from a national teach-in on environmental issues to a global movement. Let’s delve into its origins, aims, and the significant impact it…

Breaking Bad Habits: A Path to a Greener Future 
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Breaking Bad Habits: A Path to a Greener Future 

In our daily lives, we often engage in habits that, while convenient, can be detrimental to the environment. Breaking these bad environmental habits is crucial for the health of our planet, but also, they have financial and personal health benefits. Breaking these habits can be integrated into all aspects of our lives from home to…

Water Pollution in the UK 
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Water Pollution in the UK 

Water pollution is a pressing issue in the UK, affecting both the environment and public health. Despite efforts to improve water quality, various pollutants continue to threaten the nation’s water bodies. This blog explores the impacts of water pollution and the solutions being implemented to address this critical issue.  604,833 discharges of raw sewerage into…

New Year Resolutions: Our Sustainability Goals for 2025 
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New Year Resolutions: Our Sustainability Goals for 2025 

As we step into 2025, we are more committed than ever to making a positive impact on our planet and communities. Here are our key sustainability goals for the year ahead:  Reduce Carbon Footprint  Biodiversity   Community Engagement  Key goals for 2025:  Conclusion  We believe that these sustainability goals will not only help us reduce our…

Key Statistics on Sustainability in the UK Business Market 
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Key Statistics on Sustainability in the UK Business Market 

Sustainability  The term sustainability can be a confusing concept to understand. In business terms it does not only mean to be environmentally-friendly. Although it is mostly linked to this. A popular theory to help understand sustainability is the ‘Triple Bottom Line’ which was published in 1994 by John Elkington. This highlights the importance of three…

25 Years of E4 environment- I still haven’t saved the Planet
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25 Years of E4 environment- I still haven’t saved the Planet

…although having said that, since I started E4 environment Ltd in December 1999, there have been some significant improvements in our attitudes with regards to climate change.    In 1999 the focus was very much on waste management and renewable energy, particularly wind farms.   Wind Farms    E4 environment worked on over 100 wind farm planning applications….

Lanyon Bowdler retains environmental gold status
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Lanyon Bowdler retains environmental gold status

“A Shropshire law firm has retained gold status in its commitment to environmental performance – marking 15 years of continuous improvement. Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and in Conwy, North Wales, has once again been awarded Green Achiever Gold Standard with Diamond Banner, issued by E4environment Ltd. E4environment is a specialist in…

Car-Free Day
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Car-Free Day

September 22nd, 2024, was national Car-Free Day. To become a car-free workplace may be thought of as a far-fetched idea by many businesses. However, there are options to overcome these difficulties which can benefit both the company and the environment. This campaign provides a great opportunity to reimagine the journey to work. Emissions from domestic…