The Institute is supporting a new initiative to recognise, reward and promote environmental best practice by companies, councils and communities in Scotland.

There is no entry fee and winners will be given free tickets for the glittering presentation ceremony at the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, Edinburgh in September.  The closing date for entries is April 30.

The UK Green Apple Awards began in 1994, but the organisers are responding to the requests of numerous Scottish contenders by arranging a stand-alone event for Scotland.

National Organiser Roger Wolens said: “We have always had a lot of interest from Scotland, with an increasing number of entries and winners.

Entry forms and full information can be found at www.thegreenorganisation.info

See the attached document for more information.