The New Bowling Green in Warwick has been named a 'Sustainability Champion' by the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII).

The St Nicholas Church Street boozer is headed up by Adam Dudley and Jess Hobbs who are the "key players in moving the pub towards a more sustainable future".

A key change made by Adam and Jess has been cutting out the single-use plastics, and installing energy saving and smart monitoring technology.

LED light bulbs have replaced the incandescent, and smart thermostats make everyone aware of what is being expended on a day-to-day basis.

Sustainable procurement has also brought success for 15th century pub.

Some of the fruit, vegetables and herbs used on the menu at the pub are sourced from the head chef's allotment, along with some from the pub's own garden.

The garden is designed in a way that promotes sustainable growing and attracts wildlife, with The New Bowling Green officially recognised as Warwick's first 'Bee Friendly Pub'.

Waste reduction is another element of the sustainability journey that has been instrumental in moving the pub towards a greener future. With various recycling programmes in place, food waste has also been heavily reduced.

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All vegetable peelings and anything possible is used for stocks and sauces, while anything that cannot be used is composted.

When quizzed on the importance of a sustainable future in the local community, Jess was keen to stress what it means to her.

"It's hugely important - a pub is the heart of the community and leading on sustainability in the local community is essential for creating a healthier, more prosperous, and more beautiful future for everyone," she explained.

"Every individual and community have a role to play in driving positive change towards sustainability, no one more than the local pub."

You can view The New Bowling Green's website here.