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Tourism firms taught to be greener by uni
25 Feb 2008
A CITY university aims to make sure one of west Scotland's greenest spots stays just that.
Glasgow Caledonian University's new project, Kit-Out the Park, aims to make tourism firms with an interest in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs area more environmentally friendly.
The scheme was launched last year to see if the tourist sector in Scotland could benefit from and improve its performance by using specialist knowledge and expertise from the university.
But it's shifting its focus for its latest event later this month when it's hosting workshops for small and medium-sized firms in the industry to help them get up to speed with new environmental legislation to see if they can turn to things such as renewable energies.
Rather than look only at hoteliers or B&B owners, the project aims to talk to other firms including suppliers, traders and attraction operators.
Audrey Meikle, Kit-Out's project officer, said: "This event is a great opportunity for companies to get expert advice on sustainable working practices which will ultimately help improve their businesses.
"The sessions will cover the legislative environment businesses now operate in and will offer energy and cost-saving advice through the adoption of new green technologies."