Tinto Laser wins circular economy award

Dec 3, 2015

Tinto awardThe remanufacturer bagged the award in the Circular Economy category in the annual Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland (VIBES) awards.

27 Scottish businesses were shortlisted across eight categories, for a set of awards that celebrate businesses that contribute to the country’s sustainable development, Motherwell Times reported.

The awards are aimed at encouraging efficient use of resources and business competitiveness, with the winners chosen after a programme of site visits assessing the environmental practices of each finalist. The winners are also eligible to enter the 2016 European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE).

Gillian Bruce, Chair of the VIBES Awards, said: “The standard of entries this year was very high with many companies demonstrating how putting sustainability at the heart of their business operations can also benefit the bottom line.

The winners impressed the VIBES judges throughout the process with their commitment to environmental excellence. We have had a great day celebrating their achievements and hope many more companies will be inspired to follow their example by recognising the benefits of sustainability in business.”

The VIBES Awards is a strategic partnership between Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Scottish Government, Scottish Water, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Zero Waste Scotland, Energy Saving Trust and the 20:20 Climate Group.

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