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2018.
Boston Tea Party further improves sustainability offering in Bath cafes

Boston Tea Party gets water wise


Boston Tea Party has announced plans to use less water at its Bath cafésas part of its sustainability commitment.

It's the latest move by the ethical coffee shop chain, which has 22 cafés across the south west and midlands, to ensure it protects the environment.

The company has always monitored its water usage and made reductions where possible, but will now be working with an industry specialist to further improve its sustainability contribution.

By using less water at its cafés means less needs to be taken from the environment to supply its business and less wastewater is then treated, which saves energy.

The news is likely to be welcomed by customers, who have already responded positively to the company switching to paper straws, replacing plastic bottles and recently banning single use coffee cups from 1 June.

Experts from water2business will be working with Boston Tea Party to look at how it can use water more efficiently. This is part of Boston Tea Party's purpose of #makingthingsbetter identifying areas that they can have a positive impact on their communities and the environment wherever possible.

The partnership enables Boston Tea Party to explore ways water is used to further enhance its sustainability values while at the same time reducing operational costs - a win-win.

Charley Maher, managing director of water2business, said: "Boston Tea Party is once again leading the way in terms of sustainability.

"Savings made by improving water efficiency demonstrate that sustainability can benefit your business in more ways than one. The company is helping the environment while reducing its operational costs significantly in a short space of time."

water2business has signed a deal to supply water and wastewater services across its 22 sites and provide advice and support for another year. 

Shelley Wadey, Finance Director of Boston Tea Party, said: "We were one of the first businesses to embrace the new water retail market that allows non-households to pick their own retailer - similar to the way the energy market works.

"This has helped us support our sustainability goals as we have experts at water2business who can provide us with water efficiency advice and carefully analyse how we use water.

"We know that with the current plastics debate, caring for the environment is something that is close at the heart of our customers. Customers visiting our cafés will have the comfort of knowing that we truly do everything we can to operate as a sustainable business."

ENDS

Editor's notes

About water2business:

water2business was born out of a joint billing venture created between Wessex Water and Bristol Water in 2000. In April 2017 it started competing in the new non-household water retail market, using its extensive industry knowledge and proven track record to deliver services for businesses, charities, schools and other non-household water users.

About Boston Tea Party:  

At Boston Tea Party, we strive to Make Things Better. 

Make what better? Well at its simplest, turning the ingredients we buy into amazing food and drink, turning knackered old buildings into inspiring spaces, developing long-standing relationships with like-minded suppliers and putting smiles on our customers' faces. By providing careers that build confidence, and to allow our people to be the best they can be, whilst also being accepted for who they are. To see potential and back it, to invest in those that perhaps haven't taken part. To ensure we have a positive societal impact and use the talent in our teams and customers to make a real difference in the communities in which we serve. 

Boston Tea Party operates 22 thriving cafes across the South West and Midlands, serving ethically sourced food and drink, including its award-winning brunch and breakfasts, homemade cakes, lunches and main meals alongside specialty coffees and loose-leaf teas.