Businesses in Leamington and Warwick can be awarded for help with anti-litter and plastic free campaigns
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The Green Business Recognition award, developed by Clean Up Britain the national anti-litter campaigning organisation based in Leamington, is to be rolled-out in the two towns.
Warwick District Council has allocated Clean Up Britain £17,000 funding - which the organisation received unexpectedly as a grant from central government last year to launch the award scheme.
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Hide AdAlready, 34 local businesses have been awarded at least Level 1 of the award - there are three levels.
Explaining the award, John Read, the Founder of Clean Up Britain' said: "Local businesses can play a crucial part to inspire behavioural change, from managing litter outside their premises to reducing reliance on single-use plastic.
"Clean Up Britain wants to encourage and celebrate those who are making a difference with our Now or Never Green Business Award - starting here in Leamington and Warwick.
"At the same time, we’re supporting work towards a plastic-free Warwick and L