CCT Venues goes greener
November 2007

Creative thinking can help save the planet and cut business costs: that's the message from CCT Venues. Along with an active recycling programme, the company also encourages its staff to consider reusing materials wherever possible.

Hundreds of unused client booklets were destined for landfill until staff had a brainwave. Why not tear out the one page that contained company information and use the other blank pages as writing paper in the training rooms?

In the past year, CCT Venues has managed to recycle more than 50% of its waste and actively reduced its contribution to landfill. The company started by recycling cardboard and toner cartridges. Today it also saves glass, paper, cans and plastic containers in partnership with the City of London's recycling scheme.

Working together with suppliers, the company ensures that the amount of waste brought into its buildings is minimised. For example, catering food is now delivered in reusable packaging rather than disposable plastic or cardboard boxes.

CCT Venues staff are trained to conserve resources and save power. Offices and training suites make use of low energy lighting, which is switched off in areas that are not being used. Cleaning products are environmentally assessed and the company purchases fair trade products wherever possible.