It was many years ago now that Milestone got involved in the Green Apple Awards. It all started with the conception and production of an interactive CD rom on noise pollution. It was commissioned by South Bucks District Council and intended for under 11 year old’s. SBDC entered it into the Green Apple Awards and it won an award. I was invited along to the awards where I met the organiser Roger Wolans. I was very impressed and felt compelled to offer our help, that was over 10 years ago now.

The Green Apple Awards are part of the Green Organisation an independent, non-political, non-activist, non-profit environment group dedicated to recognising, rewarding and promoting environmental best practice around the world.

Set up 1994 experience has shown that many have followed the examples of environmental best practice demonstrated by the Green Apple Award winners.

The Green Organisation is funded by membership and sponsorship, with valuable support from the Environment Agency, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, the Municipal Journal and several other professional bodies.

Since then I have had the privilage of Judging for both the Green Apple Awards and the Built Environment Awards.

This year saw the 16th International Green Apple Awards for Environmental Best Practice. The Awards were presented by star of screen and stage, former Bond-girl and keen environmentalist; Alexandra Bastedo, at an exclusive event at the House of Commons on November 17th, attended by more than 400 guests and VIPs.

Winners included: FIAT GROUP AUTOMOBILES UK LTD, BELFAST CITY COUNCIL, SHENZHEN MISTAR ELECTRONIC CO, CHINA, NGOMONGO VILLAGES / GLOBOVILLE COLLEGE, KENYA, INCHCAPE FLEET SOLUTIONS, NISSAN MOTOR GB LTD,
To name but a few.