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Choosing an instant boiling water tap for your office space can support the hydration of your team. From providing hot drinks to pure filtered water, Billi taps are being chosen by many businesses and brands that want to improve their office space. In the modern workplace, people want more from their office space. It’s not […] Read more
Committing to Sustainable Building with Architects Declare The last month saw many UK architects addressing the global climate crisis through pledging a move towards greener design. At the end of May, Foster + Partners committed to ensuring that all their building designs are carbon neutral by 2030, as they signed the Net Zero Carbon Buildings […] Read more
Is Making Your Own Iced Coffee Healthier? Nothing says summer to us more than an iced coffee. Trading in the hot for the cold while still getting our essential caffeine kick makes mornings all that more bearable. Some people might think making iced coffee is hard, but it’s actually pretty easy – depending on how […] Read more
Dental Health and How Drinking Water Can Help We all know drinking water is good for your physical health. Hydration is essential for brain function, and dehydration can be fatal. But, can drinking still or sparkling water also be good for your dental health? Everybody knows that drinking water over fizzy drinks is better for […] Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Sparkling Water Since its accidental invention in 1767, sparkling water has been tickling taste buds all over the world. But why is sparkling water so popular? Is it really true that fizzy water boasts certain health benefits? And what do Billi sparkling water systems have that others lack? Read […] Read more
CPD: What is Continuing Professional Development & How Can Billi Help? What is CPD? Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a system which exists to assist you throughout the course of your career development. Ongoing attainment of professional knowledge, skills and experience contributes to a physical record, which reflects your progression within your field. As such, […] Read more
It’s Sustainable Gastronomy Day – What Does That Mean? Sustainable Gastronomy Day is a day facilitated by the UN member states recognising that gastronomy, ‘the practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food’ connects with the three dimensions of sustainable development. Those being; people, planet and profit. Gastronomy is the relationship between food […] Read more
Why Kettles are going out of style. In the workplace, there are 3 main factors for consideration when choosing systems of any kind. How will it affect Space, Energy and Time? The systems and products you choose for the workplace should be innovative and enable more effective, productive working. Is that then why kettles are […] Read more
How Have Office Design Trends Changed? The way we work has changed drastically over the years. Reflecting – and often driving – this change is the transformation of the traditional working space – the office. Here, we look back at how office design trends have developed over the years and ask: what does the future […] Read more
Consider These 5 Things for Your Office Kitchen Design An office kitchen can make or break a workplace. A badly designed kitchen will invoke frustration and irritability, affecting mood and hampering productivity. A kitchen that is functional, comfortable and elegant, meanwhile, will elevate staff, encouraging relaxation and communication. To help you create the latter, we’ve […] Read more
Do Herbal Teas Fulfil All Their Promises? If you use social media, you’ve probably seen an advert for skinny tea, or a detox tea or some kind. It’s hard to avoid herbal teas. They vary from invigorating morning blends to night time sleepy fusions, but how much science is behind these teas. And, more importantly, […] Read more
Coffee Culture: How do different cultures affect drinking habits Everybody has their routines when it comes to coffee. Some people have to drink one first thing, others have a decaf after work simply for the flavour. But, are there certain routines people follow simply due to their culture or where they live? Coffee culture blends […] Read more
Why You Need to Stay Hydrated on Holiday If you’re going on holiday this year, here’s why it’s important to stay hydrated. Hydration is essential for brain function, which in turn is responsible for movement, speech and thought. If you allow your body to become dehydrated, all of these functions can be affected. Without water, […] Read more
Hydration & Brain Function Everything we do begins with the brain. This brilliant organ necessitates our survival and orchestrates our movements, thought patterns and creations. So, looking after it could not be more important. A varied diet, exercise and good sleep are all essential for a healthy brain. However, one of the simplest ways to […] Read more
A Cup Above? The Most Popular Hot Drinks Containers We’ve all got our own preferences when it comes to hot drinks. From builders tea to peppermint tea, gingerbread lattes to double espressos, the list of potential favourites is endless. But how much thought do you put into what you drink yours out of? Here we […] Read more
Offices in the Near Future – What Can We Expect? When we think of the future, we probably think of flying cars, self-cleaning houses and the world as a tech-focused utopia. But, with the average person in the UK spending 8 hours a day at work, what do we think will happen to the workplaces […] Read more
Everybody has a preference when it comes to water. Some people prefer sparkling to still, and some won’t drink still water at all unless it has squash in. But, what are the most popular accompaniments to drinking water? Let us know your favourite in the comments below! Squash Squash is a standard accompaniment to still […] Read more
Hydration & Exercise: How to Rehydrate After Your Workout Most of us don’t need reminding to drink water after working out. Exercise is thirsty work, after all. As such, reaching for a drink after a sweaty run or gym session is instinctive. But the best way to rehydrate may not be so obvious. Here we […] Read more
In the UK, the affection for tea is legendary – with an estimated 100 million cups enjoyed daily (UK Tea & Infusions Association). The classic ‘milk, no sugar’ preference dominates, but variations abound, reflecting the diverse palates of tea aficionados. From the essential breakfast tea to the soothing green tea, British tea culture is as […] Read more
Could Incentives Help You Increase Productivity at Work? Everybody wants a workforce that’s motivated and highly productive. But, how can you keep productivity at an all-time high, while also ensuring fulfilled and content employees? Well, let’s have a think about incentives. Workplace incentives can either be monetary or reward based; encouraging staff to work hard […] Read more