The Horners Award for Polymer Innovation and Design Open For Entries With Focus on Sustainability

The Worshipful Company of Horners and the British Plastics Federation (BPF) have today announced that it is now accepting entries for The Horners Award for Polymer Innovation and Design.

This prestigious award celebrates recent UK plastic innovations and processes that are developed in the UK and demonstrate commercial potential.  Judges are looking for innovations that push the boundaries of existing technologies, particularly those with a focus on sustainability.

Last year’s winner was Life Safe Technologies who received the award for their development of the StaySafe compact fire extinguisher made from recyclable plastic.

Award winners are rewarded with the coveted Horners Trophy and winner’s certificate.

The deadline to receive entries for this year’s award is 29 July.

 BPF Director General Philip Law, states:

“The Horners Award brings together the best plastics innovations from across the UK. Plastics play an important role in life-saving products, as well as sustainable technology. It is used in a variety of applications. This award reminds us that plastics are the material of choice for modern innovation and demonstrates the strength of British industry.”

Master of the Horners, Mike Birrell states:

“The entries received for the Horners Award for Polymer Innovation and Design always showcase the ingenuity of British inventors who use plastics in their products. This year, we are particularly focussed on sustainability, particularly the UN’s Sustainability Development Goals, we welcome products that show how plastics can help us lead sustainable lives, and plastic products that help reduce our environmental footprint.”

To find out more or apply, click here.