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Why is an FSC mark important for schools

15 December 2025 By Georgia Fisher - Supplier Marketing Officer at YPO

When choosing any product, ensuring quality and sustainability is essential. Just as you look for Leaping Bunny Certified cosmetics and Red Tractor certified produce, you should seek FSC certification for your paper products. FSC certification means you’re choosing paper that guarantees safety, traceability, and environmental protection.
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Why every school needs a sustainability lead

10 November 2025 By The YPO Team

From 2025, all education settings in England are required to appoint a Sustainability Lead and develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP). This marks a significant shift in the role of education in responding to the current climate crisis and embedding sustainability into school life.
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One million drones in our skies by 2030

11 April 2025 By The YPO Team

Drones have become increasingly popular over the years, shaping the face of our cities and serving various purposes such as building planning, construction, thermal imaging, safety enhancement and aerial photography.
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Relocating without compromising your CSR goals

27 March 2025 By The YPO Team

Can undertaking a relocation align with corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals and still be efficient? To find out, YPO spoke to Greta Read, spokesperson for Bishop’s Move, one of our trusted framework suppliers and commercial relocation experts, to uncover how businesses from all sectors, including schools, can prioritise sustainability throughout their move.
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Shifting towards sustainable water consumption

26 March 2025 By The YPO Team

The impacts of climate change are increasingly felt across the globe. It is predicted that there will be more severe and frequent adverse weather events as the years pass. Conserving and more efficiently using water will be critically important in managing the climate crisis.
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Simpler Recycling: What businesses need to know

21 March 2025 By Cromwell Polythene

As the UK government continues its commitment to a greener, more resourceful future, two major reforms effecting waste management practices are set to take effect in 2025—Simpler Recycling and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
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Updates to sustainable waste disposal practices

14 March 2025 By The YPO Team

Separating food waste and recyclables is an important step in supporting the UK’s overall sustainability goals. They help encourage circular economy practices as well as support renewable energy and the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions.
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New heat network regulations for housing providers

21 February 2025 By The YPO Team

UK heat networks are on a trajectory to become a regulated utility in 2025, like gas and electricity, with a major change in the requirements for them to remain compliant. This includes the introduction of minimal technical standards and a consumer protection plan.
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Effective procurement and sustainable tech

03 December 2024 By The YPO Team

Similar to the emergence of digitalisation, there has also been an increased focus on sustainability, with the public sector being a frontrunner for this. Sustainability continues to develop and grow, and this is no different when it comes to I.T. We are seeing first hand a massive uptake in emergency service organisations looking to procure sustainable hardware and software.
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5 ways open network lockers benefit communities

21 October 2024 By Quadient

Parcel lockers are quickly becoming a vital service for towns and cities. They allow local authorities to generate income while providing a secure and convenient way for people to send and receive parcels.
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