05 February 2015
Guid folks o VIBES lend me yer ears
Cause to the winners it’s time fo cheers
Their presentations were aw sae fine
They deserve a toast in the form of rhyme
VIBES rewards aw who’s waste be less
Who help rid the country aw the mess
Aw companies who’s processes are sae lean
Businesses proved to be maist green
Guid for the environment and guid for profit
The things they’ve done you couldnae top it
We think your actions are just grand
Best environmental practice in aw the land
Sae before you tuck in to yer haggis dinners
I wanted to mention aw the winners
Who care for the environment wi all their micht
Whilst saving pennies shining bricht
Now BAE got their staff on board
And the management award they scored
The way they build each Navel Ship
Ensures no waste goes in the skip
Also Grahams commended for reducing travel
Alang wi their efforts for reusing their gravel
Wi an Environmental Manager at every site
They ensure sustainable construction is just right
The management winner SME category
Went to Jessie Macs a B and B
The Birnam hotel keeps guests sae warm
On reducing energy they did perform
Keenans recycling’s reduction in miles
Made transport judges brim wi smiles
The company composts all waste food
Well known in Aberdeen for green attitude
Now folks please do not despair
My little poem is half way there
I ken it cud be much much better
I’m no Rabbie Burns I’m a regulator!
The product/service award won by IRT
Was cause of their great energy efficiency
They show where any heat is lost
Helping reduce consumer electric cost
Next award is for working tagether
Building eco-homes whatever the weather
Fife HARCA will transform a derelict site
Wi the council and others they do unite
For the innovative way removing tattie skin
Peel Tech made Hydro Nation a win
Whilst saving water from oot the mains
Less starch also goes doon the drains
Making money from new processes can be risky
But value was found in by-products of whisky
Making biobutanol, acetone, animal feed
Celtic Renewables are sure to succeed
Soilutions was credited for closed loop approach
Their staff on environment they certainly coach
Significant savings through bioremediation
Best soil treatment throughout the nation
Wind and Cloud Travel gives eco tours
Takes German customers to Scottish Moors
Best micro business and wi hybrid car
A wee company sure to go very far
So thank you folk for spending time
Listening to my attempts at rhyme
Please could you all now raise yer glasses
And toast VIBES winners, lads and lassies
Gillian Bruce, VIBES Chair, SEPA