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Used Kitchen Exchange wins second national award

The Used Kitchen Exchange (UKE) has won the national Barclays Entrepreneur Award for Sustainability.

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JJO invests £400k in solar panels

KBB manufacturer J and J Ormerod (JJO) has invested in solar panels to cut energy bills at its main base in Bacup.

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Omega invests in energy-saving technology

British kitchen manufacturer Omega has invested in new eco technology at its factory that will reduce energy usage by 15%.

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Net Zero 2050 is our collective responsibility

Steve Nesbitt, chief technologist at MTC, outlines what Net Zero 2050 means for everyone, while Bill Miller, MD of KBBG UK, tells retailers what they need to pay attention to.

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Energy efficient features ‘ignored’ by 9 out of 10 homeowners, says Beko

A new survey by, Beko, reveals that nine out of ten consumers globally ignore what’s best when it comes to energy efficiency in the home

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Double award success for The Used Kitchen Company

Kitchen recycling specialist The Used Kitchen Company (TUKC) has won two prestigious business awards. The first award was presented to TUKC founder…

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BMA announces winners of Sustainability Awards 2022

The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has revealed the winners of its Sustainability Awards 2022

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Howdens depots switch to renewable energy

Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has announced that 96% of its depots nationwide have switched to using renewable energy.

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My journey from opulence to sustainability

Sandy Armitage takes us on her journey from designing opulent bathrooms and making a change to sustainable design.

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UKE launches bathroom resale service

UKE one of the UK’s leading ex-display and used kitchen resellers has expanded its service with a move into the bathroom arena.

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Industry must make sustainability message simple, says Quooker boss

The kitchen and bathroom industry needs to simplify its communication on sustainability if it is to make a real impact, says Quooker UK managing director Stephen Johnson.

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Rotpunkt in finals of sustainability category at construction awards

German kitchen maker Rotpunkt has made it to the finals of the London Construction Awards in the Excellence in Sustainability (Product) category.

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Egger boosts recycled content with £15m investment

Board manufacturer Egger has invested more than £15 million in its site at Hexham to improve the quality of the recycled wood used to produce its chipboard panels.

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Hansgrohe has extended its lines to include more sustainable options

There are new options for the sustainability-conscious consumer from Hansgrohe.

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Symphony retailer wins recycling award from The Used Kitchen Company

Symphony retailer Andrew Elden Designs has won an award for selling the most ex-display Symphony Kitchens through The Used Kitchen Company (TUKC) in 2021.

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Putting the planet first will save you money in tough times, says Crystal Doors boss

As energy and living costs spiral out of control, there’s never been a better time to invest in sustainability strategies that could save you money, argues Crystal Doors MD Richard Hagan.

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The kbbreview Podcast: S5 E5: Who’s responsible for sustainability?

What can the manufacturer do to engage retailers and consumers? We’re talking it all through with BMA CEO Tom Reynolds and Dan Lintell, the sustainability manager at Triton Showers.

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Used Kitchen Exchange in finals for Barclays Entrepreneur Awards

Used Kitchen Exchange (UKE) has made it into the finals of the national Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2022, after successfully winning its regional title in the Sustainability category.

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Used Kitchen Exchange wins second national award

JJO invests £400k in solar panels

Omega invests in energy-saving technology

Net Zero 2050 is our collective responsibility

Energy efficient features ‘ignored’ by 9 out of 10 homeowners, says Beko

Double award success for The Used Kitchen Company

BMA announces winners of Sustainability Awards 2022

Howdens depots switch to renewable energy

My journey from opulence to sustainability

UKE launches bathroom resale service

Industry must make sustainability message simple, says Quooker boss

Rotpunkt in finals of sustainability category at construction awards

Egger boosts recycled content with £15m investment

Hansgrohe has extended its lines to include more sustainable options

Symphony retailer wins recycling award from The Used Kitchen Company

Putting the planet first will save you money in tough times, says Crystal Doors boss

The kbbreview Podcast: S5 E5: Who’s responsible for sustainability?

Used Kitchen Exchange in finals for Barclays Entrepreneur Awards

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