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The STEM Project held a celebration event on World Environment Day to mark its many achievements over the past 4 years.�� This event, which was held in the Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan, attracted over 100 representatives of businesses and councils from both sides of the border.

The STEM Project has assisted nine local cross border councils and the Southern Group Environmental Heath Committee achieve certification to the ISO:14001 Environmental Management Standard.� �

Since the start of the project in October 2004 over 270 small to medium sized businesses have implemented an Environmental Management System and 233 of these have gained certification to the BS 8555 Standard. ��Environmental training has been provided to over 10,000 members of staff within businesses and councils.

A number of STEM businesses were recognised for their contribution to the success of the STEM Project including:

Philip Conacher, Ashleigh Contracts, Ards �Borough Council

Lynne Stewart,GlobeWeigh Group,�ArmaghCity and District Council

Paul Beaney,Cherry Pipes Ltd,ArmaghCity and District �Council

Samantha Jordan,A One Tyres (Dromore) Ltd, Banbridge District Council

Stephen Morrison,Stephen Morrison Body & Bumper Repairs,Craigavon Borough Council

Ann Irvine and Philip Blair,Downpatrick Credit Union, Down District Council

Garrett Falls,Dungannon Youth for Christ, Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council

John Brennan,John Brennan Plant Hire,Louth County Council

Vincent Mc Quaid,Eucu Trading,MonaghanCounty Council

David Moore,Monaghan Leisure Complex,Monaghan County Council

Colin Kavanagh, The Quays Shopping & Leisure Newry, Newry and Mourne District Council

1. Jamesons

Huge savings made by Jamesons through Environmental Management

2. McAtee Recycling

McAtee recycling adds value with environmental management system

3. Norman & Sons go Green!

Norman Emerson and Sons Ltd have achieved certification for their environmental management system.

4. STEM generates savings for Morgans Ocean Fresh Seafood Processors

Financial and Environmental savings generated for Morgans Ocean Fresh Seafood Processors.

5. Hygienzone overcome the daunting task of implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS)!!

6. Peninsula Print and Design Green Learning Curve

Gary Withers, Owner Manager from Peninsula Print and Design, Newtownards is committed to ensuring that any negative impact of the manufacturing processes on the environment are kept to an absolute minimum and is delighted to have successfully achieved BS5888 accreditation that formalises the company�s status as an environmentally friendly printer.

7. Going green drives savings at Windsor!

The Windsor Home Bakery is one of the many businesses on board the STEM Project benefiting from signifigant savings!

8. Environmental Change at J F Mc Kenna

Environmental changes help create organizational efficiency, improve communications and generate finical savings!!

9. Anord Control Systems Cost Saving Initiative

Local Louth business saves �10,000!!!

10. Bairds Butcher Chops Waste

William Baird's Butchery Newry has been awarded the BS8555 Environmental Management Standard.

11. Buttercrane Centre Proud to be Environmentally Aware

12. Crozier's Quarry Implement an Environmental Management System (EMS)

13. The Star of the County Down Shines Green!

Local bsuinesses are taking a pro-active approach to improve the impact of their businesses on our environment

14. Greenfield Foods Champion Environmental Initiative

Another local Monaghan Business has been awarded the BS8555 Environmental Standard following their participation on the STEM Project. Fergus Devlin from Greenfield�s commented �By taking part in the STEM project we are reducing the negative impact our activities could have on the local environment. STEM helps us ensure that we carry out our activities within the ever increasing amount of legislation and that we are aware of what changes are up and coming. Implementing the BS8555 Standard was a step by step approach which allowed us to implement the initiative into our daily work routine. The STEM Team were very helpful, practical and professional throughout the process�.

15. EcotecTimber Frame Homes Take a Pro-active Approach

16. TURNING OVER A GREEN LEAF IN 2007

Local businesses explain the reasons for their pro-active approach in managing the environmental footprint of their business activities

Through participation on the STEM Project we feel we are taking a pro-active approach to protect our local environment. By having a certified Environmental Management System (EMS) in place we will ensure we are in line with government regulations and using our resources as efficiently as possible.

17. TURNING OVER A GREEN LEAF IN 2007

As a responsible business we felt it was important to take an active role in protecting the environment in which we operate. By having a certified Environmental Management System (EMS) in place we will ensure we are in line with government regulations and are providing our customers with produce from an environmentally conscious supplier.

18. TURNING OVER A GREEN LEAF IN 2007

As a service provider to the local community we feel it is important to take a pro-active approach to protecting the local environment. We are the first Credit Union in the North of Ireland to achieve the ISO 9001 Standard and feel that the STEM Project can also ensure we have the correct action plan in place to manage our waste and energy consumption and thus reduce our environmental impact.

19. TURNING OVER A GREEN LEAF IN 2007

By participating on the STEM Project we feel the daunting task of implementing an Environmental Management System will be simplified for us in a way that is practical and that wikk compliment our existing procedures. We aim to improve our efficiencies and reduce the impact we are having on our local environment

20. TURNING OVER A GREEN LEAF IN 2007

We have a keen interest in promoting good environmental design and with the introduction of the changes to Part F of the building regulations now upon us this has become more prevalent. A significant part of STEM's work involves helping us be aware of and understand the environmental legislation applicable to us and more importantly how to remain complian thus ensuring we maintain our excellent standards of customer care

21. Frontier Energy, Dungannon

Frontier Energy is experts in Renewable Technology and provides a range of services to customers ranging from the selection and installation of renewable technologies to the design and implementation of energy management strategies.

Joanne Byrne from Frontier Energy explains the work of the STEM Project in this organisation �We are beginning to make changes since joining the Project. For example we are switching from oil to a wood pellet burner and we now use energy saving light bulbs.�

�Having this environmental management accreditation (BS 8555) will also play an important role when we are tendering for work; it will also act as a stepping stone to gaining ISO 14001, so we are very pleased that we are part of the STEM Project.�

22. Glenvale Waste Gain Certification in Record Time

Glenvale Waste based in Madden, Co Armagh is a fully licensed waste carrier company equipped with the latest technology in the pipe cleaning industry offering a 24 hour service dealing with all types of blockages both commercial and domestic.

Company representative Patrick Hughes commented �I think it is important that we demonstrate our concern for the environment and having this accreditation lets our customers know that we do take responsibilities seriously.

Glenvale Waste was able to complete the entire process in a relatively short period of time taking just three months to gain certification.

23. John Tinnelly & Sons Ltd - the Importance of an EMS

John Tinnelly and Son based in Newry were established in 1959. This business is active today in markets which include demolition and dismantling, asbestos removal, façade retention, metal recycling and architectural salvage.

Michael Canavan from John Tinnelly and Sons Ltd explains the importance of having an Environmental Management System (EMS);

�As a company involved in environmental activities, this accreditation is important, especially when tendering for work. One of the first three questions in the tendering process asks if we have approval for our environmental systems; without that, we wouldn�t get the work, so from that point of view alone it has been invaluable.�

�Having the BS 8555 Environmental Management System accreditation opened the way for us to go forward to achieve ISO 14001; we would never have achieved that without being involved in the STEM Project.�

24. McQuaid's Quarry Take Environmental Responsibility Seriously

McQuaid's Quarry suupplies aggregates to customers such as local councils and contractors across the North Monaghan area. Director Mary McQuaid explains the reasons for joining the STEM Project "We have all become aware of the environment and the need to reduce our waste and that was one of the main reasons we joined the STEM Project. There is more legislation on the way and we want to have a head start in complying with any new regulations".
"Quarries are naturally dusty and noisy with vehicle and machinery emissions addding to the mix, but there have been a lot of improvements in recent years and undertaking this programme (STEM Project) will further enhance those. It has already made us more aware of how we can reduce our waste - and even to cut machinery emissions by doing preventative maintenance to keep the plant in optimum working condition."
"Having an EMS (Environmental Management System) in place will also serve to illustrate that we do take our responsibilities seriously and that we are working to lessen our impact on the surrounding environment".

25. Don't throw it away give it to play!!

26. Fleet Maintenance adapts a �Green� Ethos

27. A Small Step A Big Difference

28. Southern Group leads the way in Sustainable Development through European Funded Initiative

The Southern Group Environmental Health Committee (SGEHC) swept the boards at the recent National Training Awards held in the Culloden Hotel.

29. Mace set the Pace

Greene�s Convenience Store Mace Craigavon has recently achieved the Environmental Standard BS 8555. This store joined the STEM Project in an attempt to become more environmentally aware and to help protect the local environment.

30. Green is the way forward

James Oliver Hearty and Son have successfully implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) as a result of their participation on the award winning STEM Project. The business achieved the BS 8555 Environmental Standard following just three months work with their STEM Officer.

31. Sowing the Seeds for a Greener Future

The staff at Flamelily Flowers will be reaping the benefits of their hard work after successfully achieving the BS 8555 Environmental Standard. This achievement is a result of their participation on the award winning STEM Project. The business achieved the BS 8555 Environmental Standard following just three months work with their STEM Officer.

32. Local Charity takes Green Action

The volunteers from the Dungannon Youth for Christ project �MORPH� have successfully achieved the Environmental Standard BS 8555 after participating on the STEM (Sustainable Together through Environmental Management) Project. The organisation decided to embrace this initiative and make a real difference in the day to day running of their charity organisation.

33. Southern Group Scoops UK Training Award

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