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LAST CHANCE TO ENTER NATIONAL RECYCLING AWARDS
ORGANISERS of
the National Recycling Awards - the only gala event recognising and
rewarding excellence in the waste and recycling community - are
reminding companies, councils and charities that the 22 August entry
deadline is fast approaching. Widely recognised as the
recycling industry's benchmark, the National Recycling Awards have
been celebrating best practice in the public and private sector for
over a decade.
Organised by Materials Recycling Week, the National Recycling Awards
are open to any organisation, community group or company that is
affected by recycling, plays an active part in the recycling process
or is involved in the production chain of recycled products. Winners
will be presented with their awards at a celebrity-hosted black-tie
gala event at the Telford International Centre on 12 November 2008.
Full entry guidelines can be found on
www.nationalrecyclingawards.com
and the closing date for entries is Friday 22 August 2008.
The 2008 National Recycling Award categories are:
* REPIC Electrical & Electronic Recycler of the Year
* Valpak Award for Best Local Authority Initiative
* Baylis Award for Best Supermarket Recycler
* Wincanton Innovation in Health & Safety Practices
* Viridor Best Local Authority Initiative
* Corus Small Business Recycling Initiative
* BCR Global Textiles Best Partnership Project for Recycling
* YELL Recycling Officer of the Year
* ASDA Recycling Target Success
* Best High Street Recycler
Paul Sanderson editor of Materials Recycling Week (MRW) and chair of
the judging panel, said:- "Across the UK, thousands of
businesses, charities and local authorities continue to do their
good work to minimise waste and recycle, much of which goes
unnoticed. We would urge them all to enter the National Recycling
Awards so their great ideas can be shared with others. There really
is a category for everyone!"
Benefits of winning
The prestige associated with winning a National Recycling Award is
considerable. As well as recognition from their peers in the
recycling industry, previous winners report that it has raised their
profile, boosted staff morale and helped them to win new business.
Last year's winners included:
* WM Morrison Supermarkets who won the Baylis Award for Best
Supermarket Recycling Initiative for its Recyclopedia guide - a
labelling system which the retailer developed for its own-brand
packaging. The supermarket developed a system of symbols which
provided customers with information on the recyclability of the
packaging components.
* Preston City Council who picked up the Grosvenor Best Local
Authority Initiative Award by bringing about a wind of change
with its baked bean-themed campaign to encourage students to
recycle! Kerbside recycling in the study area increased by 10% and
recycling participation rates increased too.
* Pendle Borough Council who smashed recycling targets with its
Cleaner, Greener, Safer campaign, despite a high number of
deprived areas and limited resources, and ran off with the Viridor
Recycling Target Success Award.
The entries will be
judged in September by a panel of industry professionals chaired by
MRW's editor, Paul Sanderson. For more information please
visit
www.nationalrecyclingawards.com.
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Ready. Set. Go!
THE green
light has lit up for a new attraction at Seacombe Ferry Terminal –
and its literally driving children to distraction!
A new kart track, with 6 multi-coloured battery-powered quad bikes,
has been launched in the terminal, in Wallasey, Wirral. The
Formula K quad bikes, which can reach speeds of up to four miles per
hour, are suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 12.
Councillor Denis Knowles of Merseytravel’s Passenger Transport
Authority joined children to launch the new attraction. He
said:- “Every one of the children I met had a great time on
the new quad bikes. They are a great new addition to Seacombe ferry
terminal. Who knows, we may even have the next Lewis Hamilton on our
doorstep!”
The high quality, durable and safe electric quad bikes are simple to
operate and have been built to ensure parents can easily assist
younger children to take part safely. Height restrictions
apply.
The quad bikes are the next phase in a bid to boost the appeal of
Seacombe Ferry Terminal to families and young people. In the
last month, Seacombe’s Play Planet has been refurbished and now
contains air cannons which can shoot balls through targets, splat
pads and rope swings. All this has been added to Play Planet’s
3-storey, 3-lane super slide, spider webs and asteroid belts. As
well as junior explorers, intrepid tots can also use the new and
improved toddler area built to inspire and develop young minds.
Mersey Ferries have launched a series of birthday party package
options following the launch of the new facilities. They range
from £6.95 to £9.95 per head and include party host, hot or cold
buffet, presents and use of the facilities at Seacombe. For
more information contact Mersey Ferries on 0151 330 1444.
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