The New Plastic Packaging Tax Explained

  When does this take effect? Effective from the 1st of April 2022 HMRC introduced a new tax on plastic packaging (NPPT) that contains less than 30% recycled content. From April 1st, the tax will be added to all plastic packaging that doesn’t include a minimum of 30% recycled content and will be presented as an uplift in […]

The Keep It Local Week Campaign Is for Everyone

It’s ‘Keep It Local Week’ between 9-15th May 2022 We’re all familiar with the saying ‘Actions Speak Louder Than Words’, yet it’s so easy to support a cause without actually taking any action.  The idea of buying local is strongly agreed to be a good thing… but too often we default back to the easier […]

What Is the Difference Between FSC and PEFC?

What does it mean if a product is PEFC or FSC certified? These two key certification schemes are most widely used when explaining sustainable office paper: The programmes ensure that forest management and responsible harvesting take place and the paper that comes from the managed forests is fully traceable to its original place. Programme for […]

10 Top Reasons to Support Locally Owned Businesses

Topics such as climate change, Brexit, the global pandemic and even war now offer real challenges to businesses and heighten the need for us to reconsider our buying choices. One choice you can make that will provide measurable value is buying from a local company. See more of the real reasons why supporting your local […]

Love Your Workspace With 14% Off

The importance of wellbeing is key now with more people working from home. Almost all of us have had to change the way we work, whether our future is office or home-based, or even both. It’s been a key priority for Aston & James to align themselves with the changing workplace wherever you choose to […]

B4 Mini Mag: Issue 004

In this issue our lead article focuses on Owen Mumford who, as a global leader in the design, manufacture and advancement of medical devices, has set a target to achieve net zero by 2045 in alignment with the recommendations of the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Howbery named as finalist for innovation in Thames Valley Property Awards

Howbery Business Park is a finalist at The Business Magazine Thames Valley Property Awards in the Business and Science Park Innovation category. Our entry focused on our work to create a sustainable environment, and our biodiversity and environmental programmes. The winners of the awards will be announced on Thursday 9 December.

B4 Mini Mag: Issue 003

In this issue we focus on the October budget with contributions from a range of B4 members giving you their take on every aspect of the budget.

Fit for Work, Fit for Purpose, Fit for Life

The importance of wellbeing has increased with people working from home. Almost all of us had to change the way we work and contemplate what the future looks like. It’s been a key priority for Aston & James to align themselves with the changing workplace wherever you choose to work.

MicrosensDx receive a sleek lab and office fit out from COEL

MicrosensDx, a dynamic diagnostic specialist, commissioned COEL to fit out their new purpose built laboratory and new office on the Cambridge Science Park, having expanded into the area from London. The new office consisted of space across the ground and first floors, in a multi-tenant building, which was occupied throughout the duration of the project.