On 19th February, Camden FoE hosted a visit from Camden’s Environmental Policy Officer to learn about how the Council is tackling businesses’ impact on the environment.

It appears that there is no lack of takers for their ‘better climate for camden‘ programme, which provides advice and hands-on assistance for all businesses in the borough. However, there is a worry that this is not reaching the more reticent businesses. Due to the level of interest from local companies the team does not have the resources (time or people) to proactively approach others – who potentially need more help.

Camden FoE is now considering how it can complement this work, but first of all wants to see affordable recycling schemes rolled out to all the Borough’s businesses. This is only the first step to greener business and it’s time to move on…