Macsween of Edinburgh, the leading Scottish food brand, has been Highly Commended in the ‘waste reduction’ category of the prestigious UK Green Business Awards 2009.

Jo Macsween, Director of Macsween said:

“We are delighted to have been recognised for our hard work in greatly reducing the waste that we send to landfill.  It is testament to the huge efforts made by everyone throughout the company.”

The judges stated that “this is a great performance, especially for an SME dealing with difficult food waste.”

Macsween’s waste reduction strategy encompasses reuse of card and paper, recycling of plastic supply packaging, waste oils and fats and composting of organic waste.  These measures have seen the company move from 60% landfilling (of all wastes) in 2006 to 10% in 2009.  Macsween is now concentrating on recycling this final 10% of waste currently sent to landfill.  More information on the programme and other environmental initiatives will be included in the next Macsween Sustainability Report, to be published before the end of 2009.

Macsween was the only company to achieve Highly Commended status within the Waste Reduction category.  The winner, Denso Manufacturing UK, is part of the global Denso Corporation and the other finalists included Buxton Press, Guys & St Thomas’s Hospital and Home Retail Group.  

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MACSWEEN
Macsween of Edinburgh has been at the forefront of haggis production for more than 50 years.  Macsween’s traditional (meat) and vegetarian haggis is listed in the major multiples, independent retailers and eateries all over the UK. In 2009, the company celebrates the 25th anniversary of its award winning vegetarian haggis and launches its unique 1-minute haggis.  The company is run by Jo and James Macsween, the third generation of the family to do so.  They continue to win awards for the quality of the product, the management and sustainability across the business.
www.macsween.co.uk

GREEN BUSINESS AWARDS 2009
The Green Business Awards are organised by Haymarket Business Media, through Environmental Data Services (ENDS) and Management Today.  In 2009, 12 companies won their respective categories and a further 11 were highly commended.
www.greenbusinessawards.com