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News Release from: Earth Tech
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 October 2007
Top recycling and waste management award
Earth Tech has scooped a top environmental award for the unique GBP10 million waste treatment facility it developed for the Western Isles Council
The company picked up the award for "Innovation in Design" at the Awards for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management 2007 which recognise innovation, dedication and success in recycling and sustainable waste management The awards are supported by the Waste Implementation Programme (DEFRA), Environmental Services Association, Environment Agency and National Association of Waste Disposal Officers
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 18 Feb 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Tony Lewis, Business Development Manager for Waste Management Services, at Earth Tech Engineering collected the award.
He said: "Finding a solution to the unique waste management problems faced by the Western Isles was a challenge but we've got a fantastic team who constantly come up with creative and practical ideas.
I'm delighted to have picked this award up on behalf of Earth Tech.
It's a real industry pat on the back".
The prestigious event was held at the London Savoy and was hosted by BBC breakfast news presenter and journalist Bill Turnbull.
Earth Tech fought off stiff competition from Virdor Waste Management and UK Wood Recycling, who were also short listed for the Innovation award.
A record 200 plus entries were received for this year's awards.
Addressing an audience of more than 300 senior industry representatives, recycling minister Joan Ruddock commended "the high degree of innovation, imagination and enthusiasm shown by the award entries".
The awards are organised by by letsrecycle.com and are in their fourth year.
A Western Isles case study is available upon request.
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