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Millennium Products working towards a sustainable future

Airfil
An air pillow packaging system which protects products using minimal materials in a clean, recyclable and environmentally responsible way, providing savings of up to 50% on materials and 90% on storage space. Read the innovation story

Amasec Airfil Limited
+44 (0)24 7636 7994
amasec.airfil@lineone.net

 
BRE Environmental Building
An ultra-efficient, highly innovative building, setting the standards for the twenty-first century in which minimum environmental impact will be critical. Read the innovation story

BRE
+44 (0)1923 664122
http://www.bre.co.uk

 
Cellopore
Self-contained sachet which converts microbiologically unsafe water to safe water for drinking or use in conjunction with rehydratable foodstuffs and medicines for oral consumption.

UCB Films-Osmotics Division
+44 (0)16973 45968
http://www.films.ucb-group.com

 
Eau No! Travel Range
A lightweight, water-free range of skin and hair products for travelling, promoted by encouraging tourists to respect the environment at their destination.

The Body Shop International plc
+44 (0)1903 731500
info@the-body-shop.com
http://www.the-body-shop.com

 
Ecotricity
Ecotricity is Europe's first and largest independent supplier of electricity derived from sources which are signigicantly less polluting and more sustainable than conventional fuel supplies.

The Renewable Energy Company Limited
+44 (0)1453 756111
INFO@ecotricity.co.uk
http://www.ecotricity.co.uk

 
Enercon E-66 Wind Energy Converter
A 100 metre high wind powered electricity generator. Read the innovation story

Foster and Partners, Architects Designers and Planners
+44 (0)20 7738 0455
http://www.fosterandpartners.com

 
Induction Cooking Hob
A cooking hob which generates heat in the pan only whilst the hob top remains cold. It is faster than gas and very energy efficient. Read the innovation story

Induced Energy Limited
+44(0)1280 705900
Fax +44 (0) 1289 705270

 
MultiRetailerª Loose Mushroom Tray
The design, supply, washing and control of a specific reusable item of transit packaging used in the highly complex loose mushroom retail supply chain.

CHEP UK Limited
+44 (0)1932 850085
http://www.europe.chep.com

 
National Cycle Network
An 9000 mile network of high quality, safe cycle routes: 50% traffic-free, 50% on-road, such as minor roads and traffic-calmed sections.

Sustrans
+44 (0)117 926 8893
0117 929 4173
sustrans@sustrans.org.uk
http://www.sustrans.org.uk

 
Notley Green County Primary School
180 place first phase of an eventual 360 place new primary school built to high standards of sustainability.

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris Architects/Essex County Council
+44 (0)20 7251 5261
info@ahmm.co.uk

 
Plush Tap
The Plush Tap enables cross head taps to be converted into water-saving push operated taps by simply changing the existing headwork.

Flow Control Water Conservation Limited
+44 (0)151 638 8811
flowcontrol@btinternet.com
http://www.watersaving.com

 
Sainsbury's Low Energy Supermarket on the Greenwich Peninsula
Sainsbury's low energy store aims to reduce energy consumption by up to 50%. The systems in the store aim to preserve scant fossil fuel resources such as oil and gas and reduce damaging emissions such as carbon dioxide.

Chetwood Associates
+44 (0)20 7490 2400
paulhinkin@chetwood.co.uk
http://www.chetwood.co.uk

 
Seawater Greenhouse
Uses the sun, the sea and the atmosphere to produce fresh water and cool air, creating optimum conditions for cultivation at low cost.

Light Works Limited
+44 (0)20 7249 3627
020 7254 0306
lightworks1@compuserve.com

 
Solar Powered Service Station Canopy
The solar powered canopy converts daylight to electricity which is used to supplement mains supplied power used on the service station forecourts.

BP Amoco plc
+44 (0)1932 764029
chernyke@bp.com
http://www.bpamoco.com/pluginthesun

 
Stratica
A chlorine-free resilient floorcovering developed for large commercial spaces; it combines aesthetics with remarkable environmental benefits.

The Amtico Company Limited
024 7686 1400
customer.services@amtico.co.uk
http://www.stratica.com

 
Tree Houses
Development of innovative building designs and systems to achieve minimal environmental impact through design, research and efficient use of materials and energy. Read the innovation story

Hooke Forest (Construction) Limited
+44 (0)1308 862204
parnham.hooke@wdi.co.uk

 
Waterless Urinal System
Environmentally friendly urinal system using no water, remains clean, seals damage so no odour emerges and collects all sediment natural to urine so limescale is impossible.

Waterless UK Limited
+44 (0)1865 553290
chabich@waterlessuk.com
http://www.waterlessuk.com

 
Wind Up Freeplay® Radio
A radio which requires no batteries or mains power to operate, because of its integral wind-up generator. Read the innovation story

Freeplay Energy Europe Limited
+44 (0)1285 659559
freeplay@lineone.net
http://www.freeplay.net

 
Worcestershire County Council
Rural primary school built by local council as sustainable energy project, incorporating best practicable energy-management systems and heating using sustainable-production wood fuel. Read the innovation story

Mr Dermot Galvin
County Hall
+44 (0)1905 763763
Fax +44 (0)1905 766498

 



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