Environment

Hampshire Flag Company backs swimmer

The Hampshire Flag Company has backed a swimmer in his successful attempt to swim 140km in 10 days around the Maldives, in a bid to raise awareness of climate change.

Astron is given 6k recycling fine

Huntingdon Magistrates Court has handed a 6,000 fine to the Astron Group for failing to comply with packaging waste regulations.

Statexcolourprint greens up

Statexcolourprint has become one of the first companies in the north of England to be awarded both PEFC and FSC accreditation.

Greenpeace flags up Congo carnage

Greenpeace has released Carving Up the Congo, an expos on the environmental impact of logging firms.

Paper fails to fight its eco corner

The Sustainable Office Forum has carried out an opinion poll that claims the paper industry has failed to communicate its message on environmental issues successfully.

Green up your business

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Ancient House lands ISO 14001

Ancient House Press is celebrating achieving ISO 14001 accreditation in recognition of its commitment to good working practices that minimise impact on the environment.

Maternity leave rejig is a windfall for parents

Legislation has come into force this week to increase the period of Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) by a third and pave the way for 26 weeks unpaid paternity leave for fathers.

TLG boosts green efforts with FSC

Direct mail specialist The Lettershop Group (TLG) has increased its environmental efforts after gaining FSC accreditation.

Lettershop Group sharpens its green focus

Direct mail specialist The Lettershop Group (TLG) has upped its environmental efforts after gaining FSC accreditation.