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The redevelopment of Hartham Leisure Centre enters the net phase following the demolition of the western end of the building, enabling construction of the new extension to begin with recycled materials where possible.  The new building will feature additional studio space, a state of the art gym, new soft play facility and terrace style café opening out onto Hartham Common.  Brickwork from the demolition will be retained and reused as part of the landscape management of the development.  Other materials, including timber and steel will be sorted for reuse and recycling where possible.   Eric Buckmaster, executive member for wellbeing at East Herts District Council, who said: “The expansion and renovation of Hartham Leisure Centre will deliver new and improved facilities for residents and I am delighted we have reached this stage that will deliver some of the new and exciting aspects of the development including extra studio space, a state of the art gym, new soft play centre and a café.

As brand owners seek to enhance their values-led positioning, innovative logistics solutions can play a major role, says James Ash, head of EMEA communications at Manhattan Associates. More informed and demanding than ever, consumers are now imposing iron-clad expectations on brands in the form of environmental and sustainability credentials. With the boom in e-commerce, the transition to a circular economy is becoming even more important. The final delivery of this utopian, sustainable model, however, is largely based on the efficiency and innovation of transport networks.

L’Oréal USA has tapped Marissa Pagnani McGowan as chief sustainability officer for North America.  “Marissa brings to her sustainability work a passion for the power of partnerships and collective action,” said Stéphane Rinderknech, president and chief executive officer of L’Oréal USA and executive vice president of North America, in a statement.  McGowan, who officially joins the company in November, will report to Rinderknech.  “We aim to drive a complete transformation of our business — to be a leader and catalyst of change in the beauty sector and beyond,” added Rinderknech. “I firmly believe that we must act with even more urgency to address the social and environmental needs of the planet while preparing our business to meet the opportunities of our dynamic market.”