Northern Awards - ecostore cleans up at the SBN Awards
ecostore, founded in 1993, was the category winner for the ‘Large Business Trailblazer’ award and went on to scoop the top prize at the awards presentation in Auckland.
The judging panel was impressed by ecostore’s commitment to the environment and best social practices. It was also commended for the processes used to track the lifecycle of each product from design and manufacturing to use and disposal.
ecostore has succeeded in providing high quality, chemical-free, New Zealand-made products in a market typically driven by low prices and dominated by major multinational brands.
The Sustainable Business Network Awards recognise businesses that are demonstrating leadership by embracing innovation, sustainability and regenerative practices in their day-to-day operations.
Northern region winners for the 2009 Sustainable Business Network Awards can be found here: Northern Awards.
Northern region winners are now finalists in the national NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards, to be held in Auckland on Thursday, November 12.
Regional manager of the Sustainable Business Network’s Northern office, David Clendon, is delighted with the achievements of these businesses that are going the extra mile to incorporate sustainability into their daily life.
“It’s encouraging to see so many businesses taking leadership positions in the sustainability space.
“Congratulations to all of our winners – they are proof that a holistic approach is not only good for the environment, it’s good for the bottom line as well, as these companies continually adapt and innovate to grasp the opportunities that exist even in tough economic times.”
Entering the annual SBN awards requires businesses to participate in one of the following:
- The SBN’s ‘Get Sustainable Challenge’, covering eight areas of sustainable business practice;
- Entering the Sustainable Design and Innovation Award that covers products, and services.
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