A BUSINESS based near Bridgwater which specialises in eco-friendly compost has been shortlisted for a sustainability award.

RocketGro is up for the Environmental & Sustainability Award at the prestigious Somerset Business Awards 2024.

As organisations become increasingly aware of their environmental responsibilities, the Environmental & Sustainability Award aims to recognise those companies or individuals in Somerset that demonstrate a positive and long-term impact on the environment within their business.

Judges for the category will be looking for evidence that shows how entrants have improved environmental performance, implemented an efficient use of resources, or supported sustainable development/environmentally-friendly schemes.

RocketGro has developed a range of peat-free sustainable compost mixes by using the process of anaerobic digestion on its own farm found between Cannington and Keenthorne.

All of the company's products are chemical free, 100% organic approved, British grown, sourced and manufactured, and are the by-product of renewable energy production. 

Toby Thomas, Managing Director of RocketGro, said: “We are so proud of our business and what we have achieved in just a few short years.

"RocketGro is the most eco-friendly compost producer at scale in the UK today and this recognition from the panel of judges at the Somerset Business Awards adds further weight to the good work we are doing to produce quality peat-free compost and growing media products in a 100% sustainable way, leaving an almost carbon neutral footprint.

"In fact, business-wide carbon neutrality for RocketGro should be achieved this year, which is no mean feat for an emerging business.”