Low Carbon: Organisations rewarded by Air Quality Forum

Low Carbon Blog: ORGANISATIONS have been recognised for their contribution to improved air quality in the Ellesmere Port and Neston borough.

Four schools, one charity, one voluntary organisation and three businesses were honoured during an awards evening at the Civic Hall held by Ellesmere Port and Neston Air Quality Forum.

They were each given an Airwatch award in honour of their achievements.

Borough mayor Keith Butcher, who presented the awards, said: "I am delighted to see so many within the community, particularly our children, doing so much to improve local air quality.

"Everyone's contribution however small, combines together to make a big difference to our community."

St Saviour's Catholic Primary School's walking bus scheme was honoured after saving 2,000 car journeys since April last year, equal to two tonnes of CO2.

Sutton Green Primary and Cambridge Road Primary schools were also honoured for improving air quality through vehicle reduction schemes, while St Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School was rewarded for its efficient heating system.

General Motors' Vauxhall Plant in North Road and Grief UK Ltd received accolades for reducing their solvent emissions.

Vauxhall cut emissions by 370 tonnes between 2004 and 2008, the weight equivalent of 300 Astra cars.
Roften Galvanising Ltd was rewarded for introducing a vehicle reduction scheme and an efficient heating system.

Soroptimist International Ellesmere Port was praised for improving air quality through vehicle reduction, while St Thomas and All Saints Church was rewarded for its heating system.

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