East Coast Marina Champions Sustainability
by Jonathan Cook 28 Nov 2024 02:22 PST
Fambridge Yacht Haven - Marina © Fambridge Yacht Haven
Fambridge Yacht Haven has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability programme, successfully diverting 66,505kg of waste from landfill in 2024 through its partnership with Green Recycling.
This initiative reflects the marina's 2022 commitment to ensuring that no waste generated on-site is sent to landfill as part of a wider environmental promise to protect the marina environment and reduce our impact. The 2024 results demonstrate the success of this approach:
- 77% of waste collected was recycled
- 23% of waste was converted into energy
- 0% of waste was sent to landfill
Facilities for responsible waste disposal
Fambridge Yacht Haven provides Green Recycling skips at their River Crouch marina to support berth and mooring holders in managing their waste responsibly. These skips accommodate a wide range of materials, including food, paper, cardboard, glass, metal, wood, and plastics.
Danyal Adams, Marina Manager, commented, "As custodians, we're responsible for maintaining and preserving our marinas, ensuring our coastal areas are future-proofed for generations to come. We've listened to what our customers and the marine industry are saying about making marina operations more sustainable, so we're delighted to become the first marina on the East Coast to utilise this state-of-the-art system."
Jamie Smith, Operations Director for Green recycling, commented, "Green Recycling are delighted to work with the Fambridge Yacht Haven on their waste collection and recycling. We employ some of the latest and world leading technology to make this happen and look forward a long partnership."
Ongoing commitment to sustainability
The 'zero waste to landfill' pledge forms part of Fambridge Yacht Haven's broader environmental efforts which have become a significant part of the marina's appeal in recent years. Last year, the marina became the first destination on the East Coast to install two environmental wash centres, designed to capture and filter runoff from boat cleaning to prevent pollutants such as oil and paint fragments from entering the river. Furthermore, this process reduces water usage, by cleaning and recycling water used during boat cleaning processes. Earlier in 2024, the marina invested heavily in solar energy by installing a thermal water heating system on their washroom facilities to provide hot water for taps and showers, reducing the reliance of traditional boiler and immersion heaters.
By adopting sustainable practices, Fambridge Yacht Haven continues to protect its marina environment and safeguard it for future generations.