DS Smith is delighted to confirm that it has been awarded ‘Paper Recycling Business of the Year’ at the prestigious Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management 2018.

The Awards for Excellence, run by LetsRecycle.com, is one of the most prominent events in the environmental calendar, celebrating the successes of the resources industry. Hosted at the Landmark Hotel in London, the evening saw businesses, councils, and community organisations rewarded for their successes in their recycling, waste management, and sustainability efforts.

The Paper Recycling Business of the Year accolade recognises the paper recycling company that demonstrates good practice, prioritises care of its customers, provides consistent services, and can provide evidence of high recycling rates.

Mathew Prosser, UK Managing Director of DS Smith Recycling, said: "It’s an honour to be named Paper Recycling Business of the Year. Taking home such a prestigious accolade is testament to the dedication and successes of our teams across the UK. As a business which prides itself on best practice, I’m delighted to receive such impressive recognition from our peers, customers, and the wider recycling industry."