An environmentally-friendly nappy laundry company has been shortlisted for three Sussex Business Awards.

CottonBottoms, based in Pulborough, is in line for the Small Business Award, the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the Innovation and Growth Award.

Managing director, Joanne Freer said: "To reach the final for one award would be brilliant but to be a finalist for three awards is unbelievable. The team here is on cloud nine. It is an amazing acknowledgement of all their hard work and dedication.

"It shows those who are important in Sussex business recognise it is possible to operate a successful business in an ethically responsible way."

The Sussex Business Awards gala dinner is being held at Copthorne, Effingham Park, near Gatwick, on Thursday, November 18.