Premier Award 2003

Presented at The Lincoln Centre, London on 20th April 2004 by Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Energy, E-Commerce and Postal Services.

Clinical Designs Ltd - The K-Hayler
Over the last 5 years Clinical Designs has been working to develop a simple method to dispense the correct dosage of asthma drugs. The result is the K Haler a device that has no complicated metal valve or spring activators but still works with standard cans and formulations. The device's simplicity has made it suitable for children and the elderly to use and the complete omission of metal parts makes the K-Haler fully recyclable The K Haler is a breath actuated inhaler which co-ordinates the firing of the canister with the patients inhalation. The design is simple and reliable with low manufacturing costs. Being made from plastic the K-Haler has an assembly cost under 15 pence which is an estimated 80 -90% reduction on standard haler manufacturing costs. It has an eco friendly composition and takes less energy to produce, which is a significant contribution when millions of inhalers are required each year. The K-Haler is made from 5 parts, it is small in size yet has improved compliance with regulation; it is compatible with a variety of can sizes and is 100% recyclable. Dispensing life saving medicine to an asthma sufferer is critical and the K-Haler will give the user better control over their medication and may even reduce the amount of drug required.

www.clinicaldesigns.co.uk 

Premier Award 2003

A&E Threads GB Ltd - A&E Sustainable Business Programme

A&E Threads undertook a review of their activities which resulted in a programme of energy conservation measures, recycling initiatives, pollution control measures, improved conditions for employees, bottom line cost savings and contact with local community. By introducing a recycling plan they are aiming to achieve zero waste from their factories. They have established recycling partners to recycle office waste, scrap thread, waste plastics, packaging and glass. The company has also created a recycling brochure for their customers, it enables them to recycle or return all the plastic cones, spools and polybags. The company has engaged employees and stakeholders at all levels to ensure that the programme of business improvement is economically viable and beneficial to the environment on a local and wider basis. The company is a member of the local tenants association and have changed working hours to reduce the impact on the local residents.

The company has also developed new machinery using oxidizer technology which removes the majority of volatile organic compounds from nylon bonding operations this has reduced energy use by 50%.

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Premier Award 2003 

Presented at The Lincoln Centre, London on 20th April 2004 by Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Energy, E-Commerce and Postal Services. 

Corus Colors - Product Developments at Corus Colors

Corus Colors is a specialist business for the production of coated steel products, which have applications in construction, consumer products and automotive markets. Corus has established a product strategy that focuses upon environmental and sustainability issues.

Corus developed Neotec, a tin/zinc alloy coating for steel strip used for fuel tanks. It replaced a lead coated product and is more effective than plastic due to enhanced environmental performance and recyclability. Neotec is cleaner to produce and prolongs the products life beyond 30 years. To date over 100,000 tonnes have been requested for use in UK, and export markets and has been specified for use by car manufacturers such as Lotus, Ford, Rover and Aston Martin.

www.corusgroup.com

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Premier Award 2003 

Presented at The Lincoln Centre, London on 20th April 2004 by Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Energy, E-Commerce and Postal Services. 

Apex (Cleanaway/Onyx/SITA) - Green Compost - The Standard in Peat Replacement

Cleanaway 's project, Apex Green Compost, is a collaborative relationship between Onyx, Cleanaway and Sita. These three rival companies have created a partnership in order to become a major supplier of compost from green waste.

Apex Green Compost is compost created from vegetation and plant matter sourced from civic amenity sites and kerb side collections. By recycling the vegetation huge benefits are being seen in the form of reduced landfill, reduced peat use and promotion of recycling green waste. The partner's business model allows large scale composting and makes a major impact on waste reduction.

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