ecostore cleans up at awards

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Friday, September 4, 2008

ecostore cleans up at the Sustainable Business Network Awards

Household and personal care products manufacturer ecostore was named ‘Sustainable Business of the Year’ at the Sustainable Business Network awards for the northern region last night.

ecostore uses sustainably sourced plant and mineral-based ingredients in its products, sold through supermarkets and health food stores in Australia and New Zealand, online and through its own shop in Auckland.

The company, 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 are:

Category

Winner(s)

Sustainable Business of the Year

ecostore

Trailblazer – Large and Corporate

ecostore

Judges commendation: Sinclair Knight Merz

Trailblazer - Small and Medium

Kokako Organic

Trailblazer – Not for Profit

Framework Trust

Emerging – Large and Corporate

Hayes Knight

Judges commendation: SATO New Zealand

Emerging – Small and Medium

The Conference Centre

Judges commendation: Borderless Productions

Sustainable Design & Innovation

LanzaTech

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, services, and buildings.

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