Save Our Seas!
We're working alongside Hastings Borough Council to help spread a very important message and help turn the tide on litter - but we need your help!
Following a successful bid for FLAG (Fisherman's liaison action group) funding, Hastings Borough Council is pleased to announce that there will are 86 new bins along Hastings seafront from the Stade to the Azur, including new beach/pebble based bins. These new bins are designed to avoid 'blow through' of litter in strong winds, include recycling points and will hopefully encourage beach users to dispose of their rubbish responsibly.
We need your help to support the campaign, by offering to display A3 posters or small static window stickers. We are delighted to have McDonalds, Jempsons, 1066 Bakery, Trinity Wholefoods, the White Rock Hotel and Home Ground Kitchen on board already, but the more businesses spreading the message, the better. Please let us know if you are happy to display either a window sticker or poster - or both!
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You'll also be pleased to hear that the since the waste management contract has changed to an in-house service, there are more 'barrow beats' patrolling the town centre streets every single day. This means any litter that hasn't made it to the bins should be cleared up quicker.
If you spot some litter or fly-tipping that does need clearing up, don't forget that it's really easy to report it to My Hastings, which will see a quick response from the new daily patrols. Our Business Ambassador Peter patrols the area most days and regularly uses the My Hastings website to make reports as well.
You could also look at the single use plastic in your business. This website has some great information about the changes you can make.
And finally, why not consider becoming a refill station? Giving customers the opportunity to refill their reusable water bottles is not only a great way to reduce single use plastic water bottles, but it's also another great way to encourage new visitors to your business.
With an ever increasing awareness of the damage litter and single use plastic can have on our seas and environment, we hope you will all agree that this campaign is of great importance and with your help, we can turn the tide on litter.
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