Glamorous camping in the city? There’s at least one paradox in there. But if you find yourself heading to the German capital of Berlin then it might be worth considering a visit to Huttenpalast (German for ‘hut place’, FYI) in Neukölln. Founded in 2009, this affordable boutique hotel was an unused vacuum factory until partners Silke Lorenzen and Sarah Vollmer utterly transformed it through a bit of upcycling.
Lorenzen and Vollmer wanted to allow guests to socialise and experience more culture than they would at an anonymous ‘megahotel’. The layout of the hotel – an indoor garden with refurbished caravans and huts interspersed – was designed to accommodate this need. Cosy. www.huettenpalast.de
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How will the government and DMOs address the challenges of including glass in DRS while ensuring a level playing field across the UK?
There's no easy solution to include glass in the DRS while maintaining a level playing field. Potential approaches include a phased introduction of glass, potentially with higher deposits to reflect its logistical challenges. The government and DMOs could incentivise innovation in glass packaging design and subsidise dedicated return points for glass-handling. Exemptions for smaller businesses unable to handle glass might also be necessary. Any successful solution will likely blend several approaches. It must address the differing priorities of devolved administrations, balance environmental benefits with logistical and cost implications, and be supported by robust consumer education campaigns emphasizing the importance of glass recycling.