At 8.30pm local time on March 28, lights and electronics were switched off across the globe as part of Earth Hour 2015. The first Earth Hour was held in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. It is now a global phenomenon, and an open declaration of the global desire to reverse the impact of climate change. Participants […]
The business case for sustainability – don’t forget the furniture
We regularly write on sustainability and how it’s in line with the mission of the hotels, colleges and government organizations with which we work. These organizations want to reduce their carbon footprint, environmental impact, and save their bottom line. To us, and our 22,000-plus customers, furniture asset management practices such as refinishing, re-upholstery and remanufacturing […]
Sector snapshot: Hospitality and the greener generation
The hospitality industry is one of the largest industries in the world. It’s also an intensive business, switched on 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. This intensity is emphasized as brands, hotel owners and managers continually work to meet, react to and exceed constantly-changing consumer expectations. One force […]