Entry call for Zero Waste Awards

The Zero WasteAwardsare open to all groups from private sector businesses, public sector including local authorities and healthcare, communities, charities and those influencing future generation: schools and clubs. In essence this scheme is open to everybody.

The Zero Waste Awards reward success in waste prevention, reuse, recycling and energy recovery. Winners can achieve gold, silver of bronze and highly commendedawards in recognition of their efforts. The first set of winners will be announced on October 4, chosen by an expert panel of judges.

Scope

The awards were launched on May 1 by the Environment Media Group, the company behind letsrecycle.com. They are distinct from the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management and organisations can apply for them all year round.

The scheme is supported by a number of associations and partnered by the commercial enterprises of Saica Natur and Wastecare, whos CSR and environmental agenda dovetail the Zero Waste pledge.

Steve Eminton, editor of letsrecycle.com, said: “We are delighted to be providing this scheme to waste producers large and small, the scheme could not be more current in the face of forthcoming and future legislative changes. This scheme will run continually and we believe that this will not only drive continual improvemen, but build a community of like-minded people who can come together to network and share good practices and good ideas.”

Agenda

The scheme will touch all areas of those with an environmental agenda. Those successful awardees will also have the opportunity to be networked into Club Zero offering exclusive networking and support opportunities (including an annual recognition luncheon), discounts on services provided by the Environment Media Group (marketing, event delegate fees) and the opportunity to strengthen commitments together.

Young influencers have not been excluded from being acknowledged, and entries are encouraged from schools and clubs.

Mr Eminton said: So much of the focus of recyclingis focused around larger organisations, we are delighted that we can involve the wider community and the next generation is no exception.