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This edition sees a roundup of our annual conference, details of a new programme to help manufacturers save money on waste, as well as some very exciting news on a brand new range of eco marine clothing from Henri Lloyd. There is also an opportunity to get your hands on the Readers Digest book of “The Most Amazing Places on Britain’s Coast” in our competition. Annual Conference Round Up Seventy-five representatives from marine businesses and sailing clubs from across the country and as far as the Netherlands turned up hear an inspirational key note speech from Sir Keith Mills, Deputy Chair, LOCOG 2012 and principle of Team Origin, who enthused delegates as he told how the 2012 Olympics, will be the “most sustainable games in history” Rod Carr, Chief Executive of the RYA told delegates how the RYA has already reduced its energy consumption by 10% and encouraged others to work towards reducing theirs by 10% in 2010 |
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Rethink Waste and Save Thousands Disposal of Dredged Material Event 10th December 
If you are not able to able to make these events but are keen to get started on making environmental improvements? Dont forget that The Green Blue's online self assessment tool (marinetoolkit) is there to help you save money and comply with environmental legislation
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British company Henri Lloyd was honoured on Tuesday 17 November for its commitment to environmentally friendly products. The prestigious DAME (Design Awards METS) was awarded for Henri Lloyd’s brand new Blue Eco Jacket which, along with the Hi Fit trousers, is made from recycled materials and is recyclable. The launch of this Blue Eco Range saw the Manchester based company become the first international marine clothing company to engage in an infinite recycling programme. Paul Strzelecki, Joint Chief Executive of Henri Lloyd said, “We are especially pleased to win the Eco Award as we believe the Blue Eco Jacket is the positive first step on a long journey to become a more environmentally friendly company.”
View the products on The Green Directory
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Marine Bill Receives Royal Assent The Marine and Coastal Access Act received Royal Assent on November 12th. The Act will create a new marine planning system designed to bring together the conservation, social and economic needs of our seas. A network of Marine Conservation Zones will be created that will protect rare and threatened species and habitats. Four regional projects have started working with local boaters and marine businesses, among others, to identify which areas will be designated as Marine Conservation Zones in English waters. Look out for communications from Finding Sanctuary (South West); Net Gain (North Sea); Balanced Seas (Eastern Channel) and Irish Sea Conservation Project (the Irish Sea!) If you can spare them any time, tell them about where you go boating, it will help them and the wider boating understand where the prime boating areas are when putting these zones into place. Businesses will also benefit from a more streamlined consenting and licensing system through the creation of the Marine Management Organisation. A new range of sanctions will also provide a more flexible approach to marine environment enforcement. Funding Secured for Scottish Post. We are delighted to announce that The Green Blue has managed to secure funding for the programme to continue in Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage will fund a further two years work which means that we will be able to continue working with marinas, clubs and boaters to raise awareness and encourage behaviour change. Project Manager, Sarah Brown who was married earlier this year, spent her honeymoon cruising around the Western Isles of Scotland and was so taken with the beautiful coast and fresh air that she will be moving to Scotland in the New Year to take on the role of Regional Advisor for The Green Blue. As well as rolling out the programme in Scotland, Sarah will be keeping a watching brief on environmental issues relating to boating in Wales and Northern Ireland. She will also continue to look after the research database and will build on the work done by Julia Christie who left in May: raising awareness and working with Scottish businesses and clubs to help them save money and make environmental improvements by taking them through the marine toolkit. Sarah’s move to Scotland leaves a vacancy for a Project Manager in Hamble, and we are pleased that Jane Swan, Partnerships Officer (and Acting Project Manager during Sarah’s sabbatical) will be taking on this role. Both start their new jobs in January and we wish them all the best And Finally Our congratulations go to The Green Blue Ambassador, Mike Golding, for securing third place in the Transat Jacques Vabre. .
To contact Sarah email sarah.brown@rya.org.uk. or call 07789 504640
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 CompetitionIf you’re sitting at home longing for the next sailing season to start then perhaps you can start planning your 2010 adventures with some inspiration from this fabulous Readers Digest book. The Most Amazing Places on Britain’s Coast has beautiful pictures and hundreds of ideas to enthuse you to get out and explore some of the UK’s 11,000 miles of coastline. To enter this month’s competition, simply answer the following question and email your answers to us by 11th December.. info@thegreenblue.org.uk Question: What is the name of Henri Lloyd's new recycled range of clothing. Need a clue? click here |
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