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The Flower Bank picks up bronze award for green credentials Helen Wilson has won an award for her company’s environmental credentials. The Flower Bank picked up a bronze certificate from Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN). "It’s really encouraging to have been acknowledged by CBEN as we have put a lot of work into improving our environmental record," said Helen, who began the wholesale business just two years ago. |
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CBEN praised The Flower Bank for its energy-efficient headquarters at Bankdale Farm near Wreay and a host of recycling initiatives relating to green waste, cardboard and rainwater. The planting of home-grown foliage crops and the imminent erection of two wind turbines to make the business self-sufficient in renewable electricity were also commended. "The flower industry is a global business and energy intensive," said Helen,"so we are doing all that we can to lessen our impact on the environment in Cumbria. "I attended the CBEN annual dinner in Kendal to collect the award and it was great to see and hear what other Cumbrian businesses are doing to ‘green’ their activities. "Eventually, I would like to power my fleet of delivery vehicles with renewable electricity, lessening our reliance on ever-escalating fuel prices and reducing pollution. "The Flower Bank is now working towards the CBEN silver award which is our target for next year."
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