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Group Recognised for Environmental Efforts

On Thursday 11th June, the group was highly commended in the business category of the 2009 Lincolnshire Environmental Awards.

The group?s entry focused on achieving a recycling rate of over 93% (against an industry average of 72%) and ?300,000 of expenditure on developing a nature reserve to the rear of its Tillbridge Lane offices, incorporating 3200 trees and a one acre lake.

The awards, now in their 15th year, recognise efforts made by businesses, community groups, charities & individuals in Lincolnshire to safeguard the environment through a wide variety of projects.

Organised by the Lindum Rotary Club in partnership with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, the awards, were judged by several members of the Rotary Club, the Trust & Rotary club member Dr. David Bellamy.

Pictured is Group Environmental officer James Hill (left) receiving the award on behalf of the Gelder Group from Hilary Morley of Huntsman Tioxide, sponsors of the business award.