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Award for Centre for Medicine’s sustainability credentials

Posted on December 13, 2016 by admin

Largest non-residential Passivhaus building at University of Leicester is attracting praise for its approach to managing its environmental impact The University of Leicester’s landmark Centre for Medicine building has won the ProCon Leicestershire Awards Sustainable Development of the Year Award 2016. The award, which recognises the best new environmentally sustainable development in Leicestershire or Rutland, was announced this month at a ceremony at the King Power Stadium. The Centre for Medicine, built by contractor Willmott…

The Attitude Shift – How Heathy Eating and Sustainability is Changing Public Sector Procurement

Posted on December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 by admin

Mike Haslin, COO at The University Caterer’s Organisation (TUCO) “‘Think globally, act locally’ as the saying goes. Over the past few years, there has been a rise in the popularity of locally-grown and produced food as consumers become increasingly aware of just what goes into their meals. This comes alongside a growing awareness of the importance of a sustainable, healthy diet as well as concerns around ethical food production and animal welfare. “High-profile campaigns around…

Putting Furniture Poverty to Bed

Posted on December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 by admin

Nick Oettinger, managing director at R&R Beds, comments on the rise of furniture poverty in the UK and why the public sector needs to do more to help families in need of basic household furniture. Getting home at the end of a long day and getting into bed for a well-earned rest – just one of the everyday activities not always possible for the 14 million UK families unable to afford one or more basic…

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