Recycling and environmental technology developer Enval Ltd has been shortlisted for Team of the Year at the National Recycling Awards 2014.

Enval has created a solution to deal with a highly problematic but increasingly popular material, plastic/aluminium laminates. These laminates are used extensively by Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies to improve the ratio of product to pack weight and reduce transport costs, but they are not currently recyclable and are generally sent to landfill.

With 450 tonnes of plastic/aluminium laminate estimated to be in use every day in the UK, and given the energy intensive process of producing primary aluminium, finding a responsible end-of-life solution is key. Enval’s patented process treats the waste in such a way that the maximum value can be extracted. The fragile aluminium foil remains undamaged after processing and is extracted clean and ready to reintroduce into the aluminium supply chain.

“Bringing a new technology to market, particularly one that represents a step change in the waste handling sector, is only possible thanks to the effort of dedicated teams that can see past the challenges that innovation sometimes entails,” comments Enval Managing Director and CTO, Carlos Ludlow-Palafox. “Enval’s technical team has shown the determination and expertise required to realise the potential of our technology and I am delighted to see their efforts recognised.”

1369526_NRA14_LOGO_CMYKNow in its 15th year, the National Recycling Awards are the most prestigious and coveted awards in the sector and are open to all those involved in waste and recycling, from local authorities to waste producers, waste management companies, manufacturers, energy producers, retailers, construction and corporate companies. Judging in the 16 categories will be taking place in the coming weeks ahead of the event at the Hilton on Park Lane, London on 3 July.

For more information on The National Recycling Awards please go to http://www.nationalrecyclingawards.com