The Stephenson Group has signed a groundbreaking deal with New
Britain Oils Limited to become the first personal care product manufacturer in the UK to use RSPO certified sustainable palm oil to manufacture a soap base that meets the RSPO Supply Chain Certification requirements.
The West Yorkshire-based company and New Britain Oils, which operates the world’s first dedicated sustainable palm oil refinery in Liverpool, confirmed the agreement on the eve of the 8th Annual Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (‘RSPO’) Meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia.
To coincide with the new agreement, Stephenson Group showcased its segregated RSPO certified sustainable palm oil personal care products, including its soap bases, at the international event, which took place between 8 and 11 November.
The company produces 15,000 tonnes of soap bases a year and is also the main UK supplier of bases to the US soap market generating sales of $2 million a year.
New Britain Oils is dedicated to changing the way in which palm oil is supplied to Europe’s food and personal care sectors. Its palm oil comes entirely from known certified sustainable plantation sources in Papua New Guinea, including production from over 7,000 smallholders.
Jamie Bentley, Chief Executive of Stephenson Group, said: “As an ethical manufacturer committed to sustainability in the personal care market, this is a very proud moment for this company.
Sterecycle voted as ‘one to watch’ at cleantech industry awards
Sterecycle, the UK waste treatment and renewable power company, has been voted as one of Europe’s up and coming cleantech companies by Cleantech Connect, an annual awards event for the hottest and fastest growing cleantech companies in Europe.
The list of ‘Ones to watch – up and coming cleantech companies’ consisted of 15 companies identified by Cleantech Connect’s panel of 15 industry experts as the most promising companies of 2010 and which are expected to enter the Awards’ ‘Fastest Growing Company’ list in the coming years.
Companies in the ‘Fastest Growing’ list are ranked by their annual revenue growth rate between financial year end 2007-2009. Sterecycle, which began generating revenue in 2008, will be eligible for this category at next year’s awards.
The Cleantech Connect Awards, now in its second year, brings together Europe’s leaders in the clean and green technology space, recognising exceptional growth and innovation in the sector. The event is organised by investment bank GP Bullhound with premium sponsor, Schroders Private Banking.
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UK Eco Fashion Brand up for Best New Brand at ISPO 2011
An eco fashion brand from the Isle of Wight has been nominated for a major brand award in 2011.
Rapanui, an eco fashion brand set up by two surfing brothers has been nominated for the BrandNew awards at ISPO 2011. The BrandNew awards have been considered a barometer of future trends and will celebrate its 20th anniversary at ISPO 2011.
The competition aims to give young companies with products in the field of sport and eco-design a platform on which they can present to the market. ISPO has since developed into the single most important event in the action sports calendar for brands, retailers and athletes alike, showcasing the latest innovations within the industry.
Rapanui is nominated for its innovation in product and communication design. Rapanui uses organic natural fabrics, ethical manufacture and wind power in manufacture. The brand has developed traceability maps for every part of the supply chain for individual products so visitors to the Rapanui website can find out exactly where and how their clothing is made. The brand has also developed eco labels for their clothing so customers can shop quickly, with a conscience.
You can vote for Rapanui at: ISPO -
http://www.ispo-brandnew.com/Hottest_Brands.aspx Just click "like" next to Rapanui.
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