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BioFuels leaves a green mark.


A THRIVING eco-business based on the properties of fallen leaves was the major winner at the African Caribbean Business Federation annual awards.

BioFuels International beat off fierce competition from seven other finalists to claim the Business of the Year title after earlier securing the accolade in the Environmental/ Medical Technologies category.

It marked a successful evening for Peter Morrison and Sharon Warmington, who have successfully developed three biomass solid fuels that are being sold all over the UK.

Other winners on the evening, which was held at the Public in West Bromwich West Bromwich (brŭm`ĭj, –ĭch, brŏm`wĭch), city (1991 pop. 146,386), Sandwell metropolitan district, W central England. , were Medical Device Technology International (Business Growth) and The Clean Break Experience's Dionne Lilly-West.

Sandra Croasdale, chairwoman and founder of ACBF ACBF African Capacity Building Foundation
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, said: "The African Caribbean business community is one of the most enterprising en·ter·pris·ing  
adj.
Showing initiative and willingness to undertake new projects: The enterprising children opened a lemonade stand.
 in the world and BioFuels is a perfect example of this and its products range offer a green alternative to more conventional fuels."

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Firm winner: (From left) Sharon Warmington, Peter Morrison and Sandra Croasdale.
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