Sarah Black, Project Manager, The Green Blue
What is The Green Blue? Joint BMF & RYA environmental awareness initiative Main sponsors are Defra and the Crown Estate plus others Unique partnership of industry and users Both inland and coastal waters across the UK Mix of awareness raising, practical projects and research
Core issues: Waste Management Cleaning and maintenance Oil and fuel spills Anti-fouling and marine paints Resource efficiency Effects on wildlife
Environmental Code of Practice Partnership with Environment Agency www.ecop.org.uk
Website www.thegreenblue.org.uk
Education, not legislation
Concerned? Identify high level of concern – establish the need
Behaviour Change – Measurement of Success!
How much have you changed? Have you heard of The Green Blue? 2005 – 13% said yes 2007 – 81% said yes
Thank you! www.thegreenblue.org.uk