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Arco cuts plastic consumption and carbon emissions
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has successfully reduced its carbon emissions and plastic use by adopting a more ‘circular’ approach to the packaging used in the distribution of its products. As part of its recently launched sustainability strategy – A Safe Tomorrow – Arco has committed to reducing packaging waste in its own operations and throughout its supply chain. The introduction of...

Beer and cider festival to spread the cheer across Hull’s Theatre Quarter
A pint-sized pub and its more spacious neighbour will join forces next week to present a real ale and beer festival designed to promote their Theatre Quarter location as a destination for great food and drink. The Hop & Vine in Albion Street, Hull, and the New Clarence round the corner in Charles Street have collaborated for three festivals in the last two years, winning the innovative...

Top 30 Under 30 ‘class of 2023’ revealed
The 2023 winners of the Hull & Humber Top 30 Under 30 have been announced. The scheme, which is now in its sixth year, recognises rising stars within businesses in the Hull and Humber region. This year’s selection highlights young people from some of the region's most established employers alongside the very best talent within the area's best small and medium-sized organisations. Simon...

Humber Industrial Cluster Plan launches with seven powerful mandates
The Humber Industrial Cluster Plan, which was first proposed in 2019 with the aim to drive sustainable growth and reduce carbon emissions in the region, has been launched by an influential consortium of companies and organisations. After 24 months of detailed analysis, modelling and interviews, the plan was launched on March 9 by organisations including the Hull and East Yorkshire Local...

App founder partners with restaurant to tempt diners on a vegan venture
The founder of an app designed to help people make the transition from meat eating to a plant-based diet has partnered with a local restaurant to highlight the dining options. Danielle Welburn – whose grandfather Maurice had his own butcher’s shop in Hull – is working with the owners of Nostalgia Bistro to devise a special menu that will take diners on a journey from the restaurant’s meat and...