International Blue Flag Campaign
Blue Flag Campaign is one of the most recognised marks of quality environmental practices on the planet. They can be awarded to beaches, marinas and boat owners.
Blue Flag Environmental Code of Conduct
sthoee's H2Open commitment
All water users have a duty to the envoirnment. From 2007 Sthoee's Open Water Lifesaving, Beach Life Guard, Surf Rescue Rescue Boat and Rookie programmes will make the commitment to adhere to and will subscribe to the Blue Flag Envoirnmental Code of Conduct
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We will not throw rubbish into the sea or along the coast.
We will not release toilet water in the sea in coastal waters and sensitive areas.
We will not release of poisonous or toxic waste (oil, paint, used batteries, cleaning agents, etc.) in the sea. We will deliver these types of waste to the containers in the marina.
We will promote and use recycling facilities (glass, paper, etc.)
We will use the most environmentally friendly products among paints, anti-foulings, paint remover, detergents, etc, that are available and work efficiently.
We will report pollution or other violation of environmental regulations to the Authorities.
We will not use forbidden fishing practices and I will respect periods when fishing is prohibited.
We will protect animals and plants in the sea, including no disturbance of breeding birds, seals or other marine mammals.
We will respect vulnerable and nature protected areas.
We will avoid damage of the sea bottom, e.g. in the way that we anchor.
We will avoid disturbing fishery or fishing gear.
We will not buy or use objects made from protected species or from archaeological underwater findings.
We will encourage others to take care of the environment.
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In addition to these commitments sthoee has already begun to investigate wind and solar energy as power alternatives for the beach hut. Good planets are hard to find. If you have a suggestion to improve what we do we want to know. Shout. Shout. Shout.
We're listening.