The Globe, Warwick and Beech House, Solihull determined to end their consumption of single use plastics by Earth Day 2019
Published on Tuesday, 17 April 2018
16th
April 2018: It has been widely acknowledged that Oakman Inns
which operates The Globe in Warwick, the Beech House in Solihull and will soon
be re-opening the historic Four Alls in Welford-on-Avon, was the first
multiple-site pub group to end the use of plastic straws across their 20 plus
units. This initiative, which marked Earth Day 2017, set the example across the
hospitality industry leading to the removal of millions of plastic straws from
the environment. The company has also joined the REFILL scheme where anyone can
come into an Oakman Inn and have their water bottle refilled free of charge.
To mark this year’s Earth Day 2018
(this Sunday 22nd April), and in line with
the Earth Day theme which focuses on ending plastic pollution, Oakman Inns is
announcing their intention to eradicate the consumption of single use plastics
within the group by Earth Day 2019.
The group has been in discussion with their suppliers
on the best methods for eliminating the use of plastic packaging and has been
busy researching alternatives such as Vegware.
Oakman Inns’ CEO, Peter Borg Neal,
commented: “So much of our ethos at Oakman Inns emanates from the wishes of our
staff and our customers who are almost universal in their desire to end plastic
consumption wherever possible. Oakman has a reputation for leading the way and,
to a certain extent, it’s now up to us to show what can be done with the
support of all our stakeholders, including our suppliers.”
Oakman’s Chef
Director, Ross Pike, said: “As our stakeholders know, we are
dedicated to creating a business that is not only commercial, but which takes
its responsibilities seriously within the communities it serves and in the
wider environment in which it works. It’s the scores of little initiatives like
ensuring our fish come from sustainable sources, focusing on seasonal produce,
switching to LED bulbs not just on the pass but throughout the restaurant and,
of course, managing our food waste. These are the little things that make the
difference, not just for us, but we hope to a wider world.”