Pictured above: (l-r) Pat Griffin of Steelite and guest of
honour Trevor Bayliss
Steelite, based in Stoke-on-Trent, have been presented with an
International Green Hero wall-shield, in recognition of their
environmental project - Lamella Project.
The trophy was presented by The Green Organisation during a
presentation ceremony at the University of Westminster, London, on
Monday (June 20th).
The presentations were made by renowned inventor, Trevor Bayliss
OBE, world famous for inventing the wind-up radio thus giving free
access to information for millions of third world inhabitants.
The judges commented, "Steelite has found a fairly novel use for
tried and tested lamella separators. Not only does it mean their
waste water is far less polluted and easier to treat, but also they
have reclaimed 400 tonnes of good clay that would have entered the
sewage or landfill systems, this with other environmental
initiatives puts them at the top."
The International Green Apple Awards are presented annually in
recognition of companies, councils and communities carrying out
projects that enhance the environment and there were 500
nominations this year.
The award-winning project is featured in the current Green Book,
the world's only work of reference on environmental best
practice.
The Green Apple Awards campaign is run by The Green
Organisation, an independent, non-political, non-profit
organisation that recognises, rewards and promotes environmental
best practice around the world.
Their supporters include the Environment Agency, the Chartered
Institution of Wastes Management, the Chartered Institute of
Environmental Health and various other professional bodies.
National organiser Roger Wolens commented: "To show continued
interest in environmental issues during the current financial
climate shows great foresight and they deserve to have their
achievements recognised.
"To then go further and become International Green Heroes is an
even bolder statement of environmental intent. Organisations that
help others to help the environment are demonstrating a serious
commitment to the world around them. They invest in a better future
for us all and for generations to come."