ROYAL Seal of Approval

REPRESENTATIVES of commercial recycler and social welfare charity Recycling Lives attended a reception at Buckingham Palace to honour their status as winners of The Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

Recycling Lives CEO and founder Steven Jackson and Recycling Lives Development Co-ordinator Dafydd Dylan travelled to the prestigious reception to meet Her Majesty the Queen and mark the company’s fantastic achievement.

Recycling Lives was one of only six Northwest businesses to win a 2010 Queen’s Award for Enterprise and the only winner in the Sustainable Development category.

Recycling Lives Development Co-ordinator, Dafydd Dylan meeting HRH Queen Elizabeth II

The opportunity to meet Her Majesty The Queen and other members of the Royal Family was Recycling Lives ultimate recognition of their commitment to enterprise and innovation.
Recycling Lives received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development; for having sustainability at its heart.

As well as offering a complete waste management solution, Recycling Lives offers those facing an uncertain future opportunities to create a better future through education, training and work experience.

Recycling Lives Chairman and Founder, Steven Jackson, said: “Recycling Lives is a business model developed specifically to practice sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility. This Royal patronage from HRH Queen Elizabeth II has helped Recycling Lives in gaining the support of Local Authorities and other organisations concerned with social impact throughout the United Kingdom.

Recycling Lives Chairman and Founder Steven Jackson meeting HRH Queen Elizabeth II

“As the network of purpose built Recycling Lives centres expand, the company will continue to transfer skills into new regions and to create many new local jobs; with particular focus on improving recycling and manufacturing new products from recyclate. Each new Recycling Lives centre will also facilitate the expansion of the Recycling Lives Charity; helping those in need to regain a foothold within their community, gain employment and to live independently. The company is very proud to receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise on behalf of all our staff and Charity Residents.”

Other North West winners include Euravia Engineering, based in Kelbrook, Lancashire, Rochdale-based Dunphy Combustion Ltd, Kendal’s Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon Ltd, Saddleworth-based Applied Language Solutions and Prism Ideas in Nantwich.

Joanna Hill, Head of the Queen’s Awards Office, said: “It was great to see companies like Recycling Lives and Euravia Engineering honoured at Buckingham Palace for their hard work.

“These awards are not given lightly – all the North West winners have shown they are amongst the very best in their own industry, and the country as a whole.  This is a fantastic accolade that underlines the essential role of enterprise and business in our economy. I warmly congratulate all the winners for this recognition and I wish them the very best for the future.”

Read more about Recycling Lives winning the 2010 Queen’s Award