Knowsley's Elixir Group picked up the prize for Materials Recycler of the Year at last night’s National Recycling Awards, held at the London Hilton, Park Lane.
The best recycling and waste management achievements in the UK were recognised at this year’s prestigious awards ceremony at the London Hilton, Park Lane on 14 July 2011.
The National Recycling Awards annually reward and support the efforts of local authorities and councils, as well as the construction and retail sectors. The waste management community is fully recognised, rewarded and represented at the National Recycling Awards.
The event was a huge success with comedian, actor and satirist, Marcus Brigstocke, presenting the awards. More recycling and waste management professionals attended than ever before, reflecting the growing nature of the industry.
Over 660 people came together to celebrate and reward the impressive work on display in this ever expanding sector.
Andrea Lockerbie, acting editor, MRW commented on the evening: “Winning a National Recycling Award is an amazing achievement.
"Each year the standard and number of entries and gets higher and higher, making it a tough job for the judges to pick out a winner. My congratulations go to all of our very deserving winners, and our finalists should feel equally proud of their success too.”
Ben Donnelly, CEO of Elixir Group Said: “Winning a National Recycling Award demonstrates that a social enterprise can compete in a highly commercial world. Recognising that we provide the highest standards of service to our clients being both commercially and socially sustainable.”
The Lifetime Achievement awards went to Phillip Ward who was recognised for his dedication to the transformation of the waste and recycling sector.
The full list of winners is detailed below.
For more information on The National Recycling Awards to go www.nationalrecyclingawards.com
Winners 2011
Materials Recycler of the Year
Sponsored by TITECH
Winner: Elixir Group
HC: Environmental Business Products
Local Authority Target Success
Winner: Surrey Heath Borough Council – Project Roary
Local Authority Team of the Year
Sponsored by UPM – The Biofore Company
Winner: Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough Councils
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycler of the Year
Sponsored by Repic
Winner: Fife Council, Building Services
HC: Recolight
Construction Recycler of the Year
Winner: BAM Nuttall
Vehicle, Plant or Equipment Supplier of the Year
Sponsored by: B&M Waste Services
Winner: Dennis Eagle
The Waste Minimisation Award
Sponsored by: Recolight
Winner: Plastic Surgeon – Fine Finishing
Retail Recycler of the Year
Sponsored by: Viridor
Winner: Marks & Spencer
Business Recycler of the Year
Sponsored by Shanks Waste Management
Winner: Indesit Company Logistics
Best Recycled Product
Sponsored by Hadfield Wood Recyclers
Winner: 4Recycling – Potassic Lime
Best New Technology Award
Winner: Enval - Recycling of Laminated Packaging Materials
HC: IMC
Waste to Energy Provider of the Year
Sponsored by: Machtech Services
Winner: BiogenGreenfinch
Best Partnership Project for Recycling
Sponsored by: Palm Recycling
Winner: Packaging Recycling - Marks & Spencer and Somerset Waste
Partnership
Recycling and Waste Management Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Qurius
Winner: Closed Loop Recycling
Lifetime Achievement
Sponsored by: Aylesford Newsprint
Winner: Phillip Ward
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