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Following our successful events at Aston & James during the past 2 years, we’re doing it again, but bigger! Why? because it’s our 34th anniversary. We are hosting our Anniversary Showcase event on the 13th of June for our customers, suppliers and Oxfordshire businesses in a relaxed set-up in a marquee located outside Aston & […]
National Pencil Day is a celebration of one of the most ubiquitous writing instruments in history. It is observed every year on March 30th and is a time to appreciate the significance of the pencil and its contributions to the world of art, literature, and education. An essential tool used by millions of people around […]
What is Fairtrade? Fairtrade is a global movement that aims to promote better working conditions, fair prices, and sustainable practices for farmers and workers in developing countries. Fairtrade organisations work directly with farmers and workers to ensure that they receive fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to resources and training that can help improve […]
Tips to create a more eco-conscious workplace With the environmental topic becoming more of a significant focus to implement in a business it can seem to be a mammoth task. So where do you start? Check out 5 simple ways to create a more sustainable workplace: More and more businesses are adapting to sustainability practices […]
Imagine: Modern Workplaces If you think back to the days when you imagined what you thought your working life would look like, the chances are that you thought of a sleek office and a smart suit. What were you doing, how did you feel and where were you? That vision compared to the place you […]
Green products are becoming a must! We only get one planet and taking proper care of it has become a top priority of today’s consumers. In a global survey from IBM, 51% of respondents said that environmental sustainability is more important to them today than in previous years. Many are practicing what they preach, with […]
Be a Go-Green Hero with these tips Going green around the workplace, protecting the planet, recycling, developing a (CSR) corporate social responsibility strategy – the message is finally been acted on, and businesses are making conscious decisions to make changes. Some of these take time, including fundamental policy alterations, but there are many small changes […]
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 […]
It’s been a while. A Warm welcome to our Latest newsletter…. We have seen and experienced a fair bit of change over the last 18 months. The pandemic has impacted all of us, changing / challenging the way we work, either in the home or on the go. We have had to evolve and pivot […]