Sustainability

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

Keen to protect our planet? Here are 10 sustainable NI fashion brands to support

Belfast's Sonny Eyewear Co., launched in the heart of winter on December 1, 2024 and offers stylish sunglasses with superior UV 400 protection at an affordable price

NI mum and nurse launches sunglasses business...and the future looks bright!
Love Your Local: Bethany McComb, owner of Sonny Eyewear Co in Belfast reflects on starting the business four months ago with a focus on eye health, sustainability, and fashion...and the future already looks bright!
Claire Cartmill

Green Growth Awards announces winners

For every gift sent, a donation is made to a local or national charity

Ad Feature This UK company is taking ‘gift giving’ to a new level

SAM Mouldings, the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturer of MDF mouldings, has announced a £20 million investment in its 35th year of business. This significant investment is in addition to the £7 million SAM already invested during 2023/24. Pictured is Paul Lavery, joint managing director, Sam McCrea, CEO and Cat McCrea, joint managing director

NI manufacturer announces £20million landmark investment in its 35th year

Diane Park who runs Wave of Nostalgia in Haworth says sustainability is at the heart of her business

The Willow Review issues new recommendations for UK small businesses

The Boatyard Distillery, Northern Ireland’s only B Corp-certified distillery, has been named one of eight UK winners of the Sky Zero Footprint Fund: Local Heroes initiative

NI distillery crowned ‘Local Hero’ at Sky awards scooping £20k TV campaign

Rochelle Humes at the ROKSANDA LFW A/W show on February 23, showcasing an outfit from the designer’s extensive archive that has been renewed with Dylon Detergent.

The 'miracle' making old looks brand new again at London Fashion Week

The Gruum wellness set usually costs £36

This £36 sleep and wellness set is free if you follow these steps

Award-winning Northern Ireland contractor, Gilbert-Ash has been appointed as the principal contractor for the development of a flagship 229-bedroom Premier Inn in Dublin City Centre. Pictured is Daniel Bourke, senior project manager at Cumming Group, Emma O’Shiel, project and programme manager for Whitbread in Ireland, Danielle Gillespie, senior design manager at Gilbert-Ash and Sean Doran, project director at Gilbert-Ash

NI construction and fitout firm appointed 'main man' on 229-bedroom Premier Inn

A selection of great books for kids of all ages

Ideal for half term: Bookshop.org’s Children’s Books of the Month

AI images show what the typical Gen Z and Millennial thinks their future retirement will look like

Gen Z imagines retirement

There are six major trends expected to influence the sector in 2025

Ad Feature ID card printing trends in 2025 - here’s how it can help your business
The ID card printing industry is undergoing a period of significant transformation.
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Behind the scenes of the Blue Lights set with Louise Gallagher, co-creator of Blue Lights, Richard Williams, chief executive of Northern Ireland Screen, Stephen Wright, co-creator of Blue Lights and Stacey Quigley, line producer of Blue Lights, showcasing some of the sustainable production machinery supported by Northern Ireland Screen

UK first: ‘Blue Lights’ to adopt NI Screen’s new groundbreaking green scheme

Pictured (L-R) is Katie Bell (Project Support firmus energy networks), Tara Coll (engineering student firmus energy networks) and Eric Cosgrove (Director of Engineering and Sustainability firmus energy networks). They are joined by Robbie Ferguson from B9 Energy (second from right) with members of the B9 Energy installation team.

firmus energy networks highlights solar efficiency during winter months

Magherafelt-based contractor Henry Brothers has achieved Platinum Level in Business in the Community’s (BITC) 2024 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey for the fifth consecutive year. Pictured is Robbie Grant, sustainability and quality advisor, Henry Brothers, Kieran Harding, managing director, BITC, Deborah O’Hanlon, Group sustainability and quality manager, Henry Brothers, Grainne Long, chair of BITC environmental leadership team, Hannah Crawford, sustainability and quality advisor, Henry Brothers and Matthew Barton, sustainability and quality placement student, Henry Brothers

NI contractor gets platinum in BITC's 2024 NI Environmental Benchmarking Survey

Robbie Grant, sustainability and quality advisor, Henry Brothers; Kieran Harding, managing director, BITC; Deborah O’Hanlon, group sustainability and quality manager, Henry Brothers; Grainne Long, chair of BITC Environmental Leadership Team; Hannah Crawford, sustainability and quality advisor, Henry Brothers and Matthew Barton, sustainability and quality placement student, Henry Brothers

Henry Brothers recognised through Environmental Benchmarking Survey

A poll of 1,000 adults with children aged between three and 10 found their offspring have as many as eight toys they have never enjoyed

7 in 10 parents say kids have 'piles' of unopened toys from Christmas

St Francis’ Primary in Lurgan is one of six local primary schools who have received the programme resources as part of the initial roll out

Almac Group launches “Climate-Action-in-a-Box”

Trim Castle Hotel, in County Meath, was signed up to a bespoke deal thanks to Radius Energy's tailored service

Luxury hotel shaves thousands off energy bills by recruiting experts

Kilwaughter Minerals has secured a two-year renewable energy deal with Power NI, ensuring that all electricity supplied to its Larne headquarters will be generated from 100% renewable sources. Pictured announcing the deal are David Smith, finance director at Kilwaughter Minerals, Donna McFadden, operations director at Kilwaughter Minerals and Daniel Boyle, key account manager at Power NI

Kilwaughter announces 100% renewable energy deal with Power NI for Larne HQ

Photo Caption: CEMCOR have partnered with GO Fuels to run the new fleet on HVO biofuel, reducing net carbon emissions by up to 90%.

Fuel savings drive CEMCOR investment in Ireland’s first Cat® 988 XE wheel loader...

Co Armagh based business, Kestrel Foods, has worked with Asda to secure listings for seven of its premium Forest Feast range into 580 of the retailer’s stores across the UK. Pictured is Johnny Weir, commercial director, Kestrel Foods (Forest Feast) and Janice Gibson, community champion, Asda Cookstown

Co Armagh snack company lands first UK-wide supermarket listings in Asda

Blue Sky Scrubs continues to explore new avenues for innovation in healthcare apparel design

Ad Feature Leader of healthcare apparel celebrates 21 years of innovation

Hats off...Northern Ireland milliner is crafting stories in every hat

Radius Energy can help business owners find better energy deals

Businesses are bringing in specialists to hunt for better energy deals

As part of the company’s search, Eurodita’s partnership program is offering several key benefits to potential B2B partners

Ad Feature Leading European timber company seeks B2B partners for UK expansion

It is traditionally worn by men to secure the ghutrah - or keffiyeh - in place on the wearer's head.

Ad Feature New London collection makes traditional Arabic male accessory for all

The Shelfy claims to be able to make food last up to 12 days longer

This gadget can make food last longer in your fridge - we've tested it

The SodaStream machine is still selling well, and prices have just plummeted

Amazon Prime Day SodaStream machines are now nearly half-price

Leading Northern Ireland-based medical device manufacturer Eakin Healthcare has today released its second sustainability summary, highlighting a 57% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions during the last financial year

NI medical device manufacturer reports huge progress in sustainability goals

Northern Ireland construction and fit-out company, Gilbert-Ash has reported its highest ever turnover figure with sales of £267million in 2023. Pictured is the Gilbert-Ash headquarters on Boucher Place, Belfast

NI fit-out firm records highest ever turnover figure with sales of £267m

The massive explosion of blue green algae in Lough Neagh and the River Bann this summer and last can only be described as an environmental catastrophe

Letter: Why are we humans slowly poisoning ourselves?

Henry Brothers’ nature reserve is where construction meets conservations and has welcomed over 5,000 school children. Pictured is pupils from Silverbirch Childcare

Henry Brothers’ 26-acre nature reserve is where construction meets conservations

Announcing the emissions reduction at Belfast Harbour are Nicolas Cowan, head of sustainability, Jenni Barkley, community engagement manager, Sir Malcolm McKibbin, chair of Belfast Harbour ESG Committee, Stephanie Buchanan, senior people business partner and Eoghan Rainey, compliance manager

Belfast Harbour on track to be first net-zero port operator in UK and beyond

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Households warned not to use ovens or electric cars before Saturday

Kilwaughter Minerals has enhanced its portfolio of industry-leading products with the launch of its K Rend Eco Range which offer a suite of reduced cement render and mortar products. Pictured is CEO, Gary Wilmot and business development director, Caroline Rowley

85-year-old NI firm enhances its portfolio with innovative new eco range

Empty Bus Lanes in Belfast City Centre

Translink 'is to increase its average fares by 6% for bus and 10% for rail'

Fairhill Shopping Centre in Ballymena has welcomed Valerie McLernon as its new centre manager. The Ballymena native brings an extensive background in both retail and centre management spanning over 32 years, including centre manager of Cityside Retail and Leisure Park Belfast and retail operations manager at Junction One

Northern Ireland shopping centre welcomes Ballymena woman as new manager

CBRE NI’s Valuation and Professional Services team, pictured with CBRE NI managing director Brian Lavery has become the largest of its kind in Northern Ireland following several key appointments

Commercial property agent grows to become largest in Northern Ireland

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