Sustainability

Engineered board can offers numerous benefits over solid timber

Ad Feature Why more UK manufacturers are choosing FSC-Certified board

The fibre bottles are manufactured from sustainably sourced wood pulp, contain no hidden plastic and are recyclable

Ad Feature Pulpex opens first commercial fibre bottle manufacturing facility

Enterprising farming/business couple James and Stephanie Martin of Ballydown Farm, near Banbridge, were recognised for their commitment to sustainability at the Farming Life/Farm Week Northern Ireland Farming Awards 2026. The farm produces a wide range of products including a Great Taste winning Greek-style natural yoghurt

Banbridge family farm recognised for pioneering sustainability work

Ad Feature Inside the data centre boom powering the AI revolution

China Hongqiao won this award for the third consecutive year

Ad Feature China Hongqiao wins third Circular Economy Leadership Award

Shui On Land was named among TIME's World’s Most Impactful Companies 2026

Ad Feature Shui On Land recognised by TIME 2026

Ad Feature ST Telemedia Global Data Centres meet accelerating demand

Newry independent packaging supplier Hub Packaging has announced a strategic partnership with renewable energy provider 3T Power that will see its facilities powered by 100% locally generated renewable electricity. Pictured is 3T Power sales manager John-Francis Collins and Julian Coldrick, director of Sustainability, Hub Packaging, at 3T Power’s Belfast-based wind farm

NI packaging firm powers ahead with 100% locally generated renewable energy

Luciano Darderi eats avocado for its energising properties

Ad Feature Wimbledon keeps avocado on the menu for future championships

Six in 10 said they were concerned about plastic waste from bathroom products

London leads UK in plastic bathroom waste

Lupin specialises in pharmaceutical products

Ad Feature Lupin named among world's most sustainable companies

The Salthouse has officially unveiled its new £5 million Salt Spa, completing the transformation of the Ballycastle hotel into one of Ireland's leading sustainable luxury wellness destinations

Award-winning NI hotel completes transformation with £5 million luxury spa

Sagar Adani, Lord Adair Turner, Nigel Topping and Ian Blatchford attended the dialogue

Ad Feature Sagar Adani calls for faster electrification amid rising power demand

Grubby launches its first-ever ready meals, making cooking tasty dinners quick and easy (aff)

The plant-based food company on a mission

Dr Graham Cooley in the Byohm laboratory.

Ad Feature Byohm appoints Dr Graham Cooley as chairman

London office opening

Ad Feature Meiyume opens new London beauty innovation hub in Mayfair
A new client-facing space for insights-led innovation, turnkey development and beauty collaboration.
George Jones

Northern Ireland construction company Henry Brothers has been appointed to deliver a £10.3 million joint asset workshop and stores project at Darby House in Wellingborough, on behalf of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone

NI construction firm appointed to deliver £10.3m police and fire services hub

Titanic Quarter has entered an agreement with 3T Power to supply 100% renewable energy across Titanic Quarter in Belfast. Pictured is Richard Gordon, estates surveyor, Titanic Quarter, Curtis Broadbent, sales director, Radius, John-Francis Collins, sales manager, 3T Power and Richard Henderson, estates manager, Titanic Quarter

Titanic Quarter goes 100% renewable in landmark green energy deal for Belfast

Patagonia kit is in a clearance sale at Cotswold Outdoor - and there are loads of lines left

Patagonia clothing slashed by up to 70% in huge clearance sale (aff)

Paddy and Philippa McShane

Family-run NI firm marks three decades of resilience, growth and innovation

The Malone named among UK’s 'Best New Hotels' for 2026 ahead of multi-million pound reopening

NI hotel named UK’s 'Best New Hotels' ahead of multi-million pound reopening

Launching the Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference, which is run by the Sustainable Tourism Network (STN), at Killeavy Castle Estate were Adrian Martin, director of Hospitality, Killeavy Castle Estate, Roisin Finlay, communications lead, STN, Lauren Keogh, general manager, STN, Mick and Robin Boyle, owners of Killeavy Castle Estate, Rob Rankin, director, STN and Sherryl Murphy, director of sales and marketing, Killeavy Castle Estate. (Photo: Philip Magowan)

Go green and grow: Inspiring Sustainable Tourism Conference makes NI debut

Sodium-ion has excellent cold-weather capabilities - but it's so much safer and more ethical than lithium, so this new unit deserves to do well

Bluetti Pioneer Na review: the first sodium-ion power station tested

Sysco Belfast, a new £23million state-of-the-art facility, opened in September and the specialist foodservice provider has unveiled a series of sustainability initiatives that will support its ambition to set the standard for a greener supply chain across the island of Ireland. Pictured is Mark Lee, chief executive of Sysco Ireland

Ireland’s largest foodservice provider unveils initiatives for £23m NI eco-hub

Warrenpoint firm Deli Lites was founded nearly 30 years ago when Brian and Jackie Reid, inspired by New York delis and a European road trip, returned to Ireland determined to transform how the world experiences food on the move

How a tiny Co Down kitchen turned into a £37.7million NI food-to-go empire

Lawrence Tingson, Sustainable District Manager at Linen Quarter BID

Lawrence Tingson, Sustainable District Manager at Linen Quarter BID: Championing...

Save over £60 on a SodaStream machine this spring.

Sodastream Terra drops to £53.99 in rare Black Friday deal
The classic kitchen favourite is back and booming, and Amazon’s Black Friday sale has pushed the Sodastream Terra down to just £53.99 — one of its cheapest-ever prices
Gareth Butterfield

Detrash's dive watches are made of high-end materials that have been crafted from waste products

Eco-friendly dive watches in £40 Black Friday deal with free strap

Christmas gifts for men: Timeless watches from Detrash that he’ll treasure now and forever

Timeless watches from Detrash that he’ll treasure now and forever

(L-R): Scott Jamison, Comber Primary School, Emma McFadden, Communication & Events Executive at Mash Direct, Willow James, Comber Primary School, Heather Boyd, Teacher at Comber Primary School, Olivia Telford, Comber Primary School and Elaine Steele, Education Officer at W5.

Pilot Programme Launch: Mash Direct and W5 Cultivate ‘Field to Fork’ Education f...

British travellers are increasingly prioritising sustainability and flexibility in their holiday plans.

Demand for sustainable campervan rentals accelerates

Pictured at the launch of Beyond Now, McKeever Hotels’ five year strategic plan are Eugene McKeever, Group chair, Bridgene Keeley, director of Marketing, Sales & Communications, Martin Toner, director of Training, Development & Culture, Catherine McKeever, director & chair of Community and Social Engagement. Eddie McKeever, Group managing director. (NB: Victoria Walton, director of Finance & People – absent from photograph)

NI family hotel group targets £45m turnover with Ireland and Scotland expansion

Conservationists warn the UK’s traditional Friday night teatime staple is at risk (Photo: Pexels)

Traditional British teatime staple at risk without government 'action'

Custom Burger Boxes

How Custom Burger Boxes Influence Consumer Behavior?

WUKA period pants: A new era of sustainable menstrual care, but are they any good?

What are WUKA period pants?

WUKA's sustainable underwear, swimwear, and activewear gets rave reviews from customers

Underwear brand launches special offer on sustainable cycle care packs

Northern Ireland construction and fit-out company, Gilbert-Ash has reported a strong increase in profits to almost £7million with further growth in turnover to more than £268million

NI construction firm reports profits of almost £7m and turnover topping £268m

Paul Moore

Paul Moore of McCann Moore Architects on revolutionising residential architectur...

Fiona Norman from FN Research

Why listening is the first step when it comes to Sustainability for SMEs

Following the success of our conferences across the UK, National World Events is proud to launch the 2025 Northern Ireland Green Skills Conference. Picture: Ross Johnston / Newsline Media

Launch of 2025 Northern Ireland Green Skills Conference

Pictured at Radius’s St John’s Close site in Belfast are Dominic O’Neill from Danske Bank, Alan Thomson from Radius Housing and Claire McKeown from Danske Bank

Radius Housing secures £75m to support 500 new social and affordable homes in NI

Matilda Bea provides inspirational hosting tips & tricks

Brits believe the traditional three-course dinner is dead

Print Library founders and print industry experts, Geoff Truesdale and Michael Thompson

£1m investment powers NI firm's push for sustainable packaging excellence

Glentoran owner Ali Pour discusses wages, Declan Devine's impact and life as an owner of a football club

Glentoran let Fuad Sule go rather than try to keep him: Ali Pour

Iberostar Selection Es Trenc

The new five-star hotel that's Mallorca at its most authentic

More than half of homeowners are prioritising cosmetic makeovers because they believe it adds more value

Britain’s top ten modern status symbols for the home

Homeownership rates in Saudi Arabia aim to reach 70 per cent by 2030

Ad Feature Saudi Arabia faces significant transformation in real estate sector

It will offer inhabitants round-the-clock electricity

Ad Feature Iraq’s first solar-powered village begins operating

Newry food-to-go manufacturer Around Noon, one of the UK’s fastest growing food groups, has officially opened its newest manufacturing facility at Slough Trading Estate following continued strong business performance throughout 2024. Pictured at the opening of Around Noon's new facility are CEO Gareth Chambers, operations director Wesley Jenkins, and chairman Howard Farquhar

NI food-to-go manufacturer opens fifth manufacturing facility, creating 200 jobs

Gilbert-Ash managing director, Ray Hutchinson, said the decision to move to EOT followed lengthy and careful consideration by the directors and shareholders who concluded the time was right for the company to transition its ownership structure

NI construction leader gives firm's success back to its staff by moving to EOT

Weev installs rapid EV chargers at 13 iNUA hotel locations and other key sites, doubling its public EV network locations across Ireland. Pictured is Thomas O'Hagan, chief commercial officer, Weev, Adrian Heaney, Group property manager, iNUA Hotel Collection, Chris Austin, chief operating officer, iNUA Hotel Collection, Chris Hanna, sales manager, Weev, Denis Williams, proprietor, Derek White, BDM, Weev and William Burke, general manager, Fairways and Gateway Hotel

NI firm accelerates its mission to build largest local EV charging network

Online fashion retailers to deliver 6.9 billion plastic bags by 2030

I tried skiing at Club Med

I stayed at Club Med Serre Chevalier after its £50m renovation

Tom Daley enrols in British Gas' Get Set for Positive Energy education programme

Tom Daley goes back to school to learn Gen Alpha slang - like 'slay'

Harahood Clothing is a leading supplier and wholesaler of ethically sourced clothing and workwear for individuals, businesses, and organizations across the UK and Ireland. They specialise in sustainable fashion, offering only recycled and eco-friendly clothing. Their mission is to transform the way people shop for clothes. Driven by their growing awareness of social and environmental responsibilities, they carefully source their materials, optimise eco-friendly delivery routes and minimise emissions wherever they can. Beyond their operations, they collaborate with like-minded organisations to maximise their impact. Through their partnerships, they help combat deforestation by planting a tree for every order placed. Plus, with every purchase, they include a wildflower seed mix to be planted, to support vital pollinators like bees and butterflies. Their range of clothes are sleek and minimalistic with a focus on gym clothes, so if you need an excuse to buy gym clothes, you’ve got one! Find more about them here: harahoodclothing.co.uk Photo: AaronAmat

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