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The UK recreational boating sector is growing steadily year by year; that means busier waterways and more pressure on coastal habitats. It is in everyone’s interest to protect the natural environment that supports our industry and ensure that the growth of the sector is sustainable, in other words making sure that meeting the needs of the present does not compromise the needs of future generations.

Some major new pieces of legislation have recently come into force which affect the recreational boating sector (for example, the Marine and Coastal Access Act and the Water FrameWork Directive).  To minimise the impacts of these, and other pieces of legislation, it is important for the recreational boating sector to demonstrate that it is taking its environmental responsibilities seriously.

The Green Blue is here to support sustainable development by demonstrating best practice and encouraging the design and production of innovative, environmentally benign products, facilities and processes within the recreational boating industry.

We have also developed the Marine Toolkit, our online self assessment tool which is based on BMF’s Environmental Code of Practice.  As a result of completing the toolkit, businesses can find out how to save money, improve environmental performance and enhance their green credentials, creating the platform for them to design their very own environmental management system (EMS)

For more information on how to operate a more efficient and environmentally friendly marine business choose a subject below.

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