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Tag: Sustainability

The rise of eco cars: Why SMEs should consider electric vehicle charging

September 16, 2019

By Olly Goodall

What are the benefits of electric vehicles for small businesses” And what should you expect from your electric vehicle charging provider?

Envelope and (sustainability) friendly plant pots” They’re already here

August 19, 2019

By Laura McGuire

Two Scottish entrepreneurs have revolutionised the plant industry by creating a plant pot which can be posted as a letter. The business dubbed POTR offers self-watering plant pots made from 100% recycled materials.

Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) what is the impact for your SME business?

June 28, 2019

By Thore Vestergaard

In April, London launched its Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), meaning vehicles entering the zone will need to adhere to tighter exhaust emission standards (ULEZ standards) or pay an additional charge to drive within the central London zone.

Deep Planet secures £100,000 in funding for its sustainability projects

May 7, 2019

By Susannah Rodgers

Deep Planet raises £100K. Here’s how the startup uses satellite data to boost the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.

Office provider Workspace offers fertile ground for resident businesses

April 24, 2019

By Annie May Noonan

Workspace is an office provider that’s big on supporting the growth of its resident businesses.

Brexit London will “rise from the ashes,” says blockchain expert. Here’s why

April 8, 2019

By Annie May Noonan

World Wide Generation CEO, Manjula Lee, runs a blockchain platform that monitors investments in real time to ensure they’re as sustainable as possible. She talks to Real Business about how technology can save Brexit London.

A sustainability tax could be imposed on UK clothing retailers and producers

February 20, 2019

By Annie May Noonan

The conversation is building around issues of clothing production and consumption sustainability in the UK. As the buzz grows in Westminster, clothing producers and retailers must understand what these sustainability suggestions mean, as they may soon become policies. Prepare now to limit the impact they could have on your overheads.

Trends that will affect small businesses

December 26, 2018

By Nik Williams

Businesses have to stay ahead of the curve to stand out. Adapting to the times and developing new strategies is essential to business growth, says Shredall’s Nik Williams.

Why are SMEs failing to lead greener lives?

October 12, 2018

By Annie May Noonan

Despite widely held notions that ‘going green’ is a good thing, why are SMEs failing on their promises to deliver more eco-friendly initiatives at work?

Growing businesses and fleets must invest in technology now

July 17, 2018

By Staff writer

David Brennan, CEO at Nexus Vehicle Rental, discusses why fleets should be investing in technology.

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