WINNER OF SMART FOOD & FARMING

Awarded by Dan Mills, Visit West

Twisted Oak Brewery is a small but beautifully formed micro-brewery based just outside of Wrington in North Somerset. They use traditional brewing techniques & 100% renewable energy to create both modern craft and traditional brews.  The brewery is owned and run by Keith and Deb Hayles (pictured right) and Simon Gait.

www.twistedoakbrewery.co.uk for more info

TWISTED OAK BREWERY

WINNER OF SMART COMMUNITIES

Awarded by Rev Nigel Thomas

In October 2017, Weston-super-Mare’s Chamber of Commerce, together with the Weston Mercury, launched a campaign for Weston Super Mare to become an approved Plastic-free community. As a dedicated group, they have been working hard ever since and in 2018 received accreditation from Surfers Against Sewage, with over 50+ amazing local business heroes signing up. to reduce the single-use plastic within our community.



www.cleanercoastlines.org.uk for more info

CLEANER COASTLINES CAMPAIGN

WINNER OF SMART FUTURES

Awarded by Dave Crew, Weston College

In Oct 2021, twelve children from Portishead Primary School set up a pupil led 'eco committee' which, meeting fortnightly, holds their school to account for sustainability and climate action through an annual audit. They are also passionate and committed ambassadors in their community through their Eco6 (Year 6) group, which actively promotes parent/guardian and wider public engagement. 

ECO 6 video presentation

PORTISHEAD PRIMARY SCHOOL ECO CLUB

WINNER OF SMART RESOURCES

Awarded by Cllr Bridget Petty

Having enjoyed making use of bulk food shops whilst in Melbourne, Australia, 25 year old Simply Green owner Bethan wanted to introduce this way of shopping to the town she grew up in. Moreover, she wanted to make sure that it was accessible to as many people as possible. Simply Green first started in November 2018 in the form of a market stall, before opening her shop on Nailsea High St in March 2019. But Bethan is more than just a shop keeper, she is active on social media offering hints & tips about how to live a more sustainable, plastic and waste free lifestyle and is a passionate advocate for affordable shopping, that doesn't cost the earth.

www.simplygreenzerowaste.co.uk/ for more info

SIMPLY GREEN ZERO WASTE

WINNER OF SMART NATURE

Awarded by Savita Willmott, BNHC

Established in 1987, Mendip Outdoor Pursuits has grown into the biggest outdoor activity provider in the South West, and if you wander across their site in the Mendip AONB, and you’ll find a thick, ancient woodland full of diverse habitats and rare grasslands. They recognise that one of the biggest impacts we can have on the environment is through outdoor education. By gaining an appreciation for nature, Mendip encourage individuals, groups, and families to do more to support sustainability. As well as helping thousands of people enjoy and appreciate the natural environment, Mendip are in the process of auditing every aspect of their business to improve organisational sustainability.

www.mendip.co.uk for more info.

MENDIP ACTIVITY CENTRE

WINNER OF SMART HOMES

Awarded by Aisha Stewart, Businesswest

After 7 years of working in larger scale corporate architecture, James Brown returned to working on local projects for everyday people, founding Cuppa Architects in 2017 in order focus on what really makes him tick. James and Emma have reviewed every aspect of their business through the lens of sustainability and are actively integrating low-carbon living into their plans.



www.cuppaarchitects.co.uk for more info

CUPPA ARCHITECTS