Law firm teams up with Ethical Reading to fund trees initiative
MP visits biomaterial research centre
A LAW firm s collaborating with Ethical Reading on its Trees For Reading initiative.
With support from Reading Borough Council and Reading Tree Wardens, the initiative offers organisations the opportunity to fund the planting and care of trees, contributing to the ecology of Reading.
It aims to introduce more trees in built-up and developed areas, which not only improves the mental and physical wellbeing of residents, but also contributes to tackling pollution.
The tree support the absorption of carbon dioxide, which improves air quality and contributes to tackling effects of climate change.
They also contribute to the building of new habitats for wildlife.
BDB Pitmans is now helping out, and has so far funded the planting of two Maidenhair trees – one at Henley Road Cemetery and one at Redlands Primary School, two river birches at County Lock, and a Swedish Whitebeam in Kensington Road Recreation Ground.
The firm has also funded two ornamental Pear trees, one of which has been placed close to their Reading Office, and one on Bennet Road.
Andrew Smith, managing partner at BDB Pitmans, said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to give back to
ONE OF Wokingham’s four MPs paid a visit to a research and development company to learn more about its work.
Sir John Redwood met the teams at BioInteractions in the Thames Valley Science Park, Shinfield.
The firm specialises in biomaterial technologies for the worldwide medical device industry.
Director Arjun Luthra and Dr Sajinder Luthra gave Sir John a tour of the laboratories where research, production and testing of their coatings are all done in the same building at Collegiate Square, Shinfield.
After the visit, Sir John said it was good that the firm was hiring residents to work on “crucial issues” facing the NHS and overseas medical services.
“There is always room to improve infection control to reduce the numbers of people who develop a condition after surgery and treatment,” he said.
And the visit was welcomed by the company. the local community as part of the Trees for Reading initiative, continuing our mission to ‘build better’ by enhancing the environment and taking steps to support the wellbeing of Reading’s residents.
“Funding the planting of these trees allows us to play a small part in making the town greener, healthier and happier as well as creating a lasting legacy for the future.”
Kathryn McCann, Trees for Reading lead at Ethical Reading, said: “We’re
“It was a pleasure to invite Sir John Redwood to the BioInteractions facility” said MR Luthra.
“We were delighted to welcome him to our laboratories, where we research and manufacture some of the most innovative solutions to infection grateful to BDB Pitmans for not only agreeing to join Ethical Reading as a Partner but also making such a generous contribution to our tree-planting initiative at the same time.
“These trees have been added in locations badly in need of more canopy cover and will make a significant difference to the way the areas look and feel, as well as well as helping to improve air quality and providing habitats for wildlife.” control problems faced today.”
He said the company had been part of the community for more than 30 years.
“We continue to support the local economy through our work, as well as supporting the NHS through our products and services,” Mr Luthra said.
“We are looking forward to continuing that work, and trying to tackle some of the biggest issues in infection control that impact us all.
“We are grateful for Sir John’s visit to BioInteractions, and look forward to updating him on our work in the coming months.”