D S SMITH, based in Launceston, have been presented with an International Green Hero wall-shield, in recognition of their environmental project — Water Footprint Reduction.

The trophy was presented by The Green Organisation during a presentation ceremony at the University of Westminster, London, on Monday, June 20.

The presentations were made by renowned inventor, Trevor Bayliss, world famous for inventing the wind-up radio thus giving free access to information for millions of third world inhabitants.

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