Partner Marina - Sustainable Programs
We've been working with Marinas for many years now, and work closely with these organisations to provide education and support to Marina staff and guests, through marketing materials and educational courses.
Marinas have the option of joining our Partner or Verified Partner program. Both approaches seek to assist marinas in effectively managing their recycling, promote the reduction of sea and coastal pollution, improve education, and develop environmentally friendly practices that can be applied both internally and with clients.
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Working with Partner Marinas
EDUCATION
With the help of marketing materials and educational programs, we have been collaborating with our Partners Marina for many years in order to educate and support the staff and visitors of marinas. We cover:
- About Green Sail
- Sustainable Tourism
- Main threats: Sea pollution, Ocean Acidification, Eutrophication, Overfishing & Changes in biodiversity
- Waste management
- Waste waters
- Climate change
- Posidonia oceanica
We also offer a range of online courses to give partners the tools required to make sustainable choices everyday.
GO TO KNOWLEDGE HUBRECYCLING PROGRAM
We work closely with partners to implement and expand the number of recycling facilities accessible within Partner Marinas. We've filled out a map of Dalmatia with marinas that provide recycling facilities to their staff and visitors in an effort to support Croatia's maritime tourism industry. Visitors can then use the map to plan their sailing itineraries and stop at marinas that support the environment along the way!
GREEN SAIL STICKER INITIATIVE
To increase awareness of the value of waste and recycling separation in marinas, we have created a line of bin stickers that are given away without charge to marinas. The Green Sail team collaborates closely with marinas to guarantee that stickers are placed in prominent locations and that trash cans are easily accessible to visitors. The Green Sail Sticker initiative accomplishes this by ensuring proper waste management and preventing waste from entering the sea.
HOW TO BECOME A MARINA PARTNER
Any Marina that wants to become more environmentally responsible can become a Marina Partner and spread the Green Sail message to their stakeholders. Marina Partners receive:
- Education (staff & client)
- Marina check-ups (suggestions on opportunities for improvement)
- Green Sail marketing materials, including recycling container stickers, flags and educational materials
- Occasional Green Sail raising awareness actions provided by GS volunteers
- Partner promotion through Green Sail social channels and website
- Mentoring and advice on eco initiatives
Cost: Free
APPLY TO BECOME A MARINA PARTNERHOW TO BECOME A VERIFIED MARINA PARTNER
Marina companies have the opportunity to become a Verified Partner. Verified Partners pay an annual fee, which covers internal auditing of policies and procedures.
Once an audit is complete, Verified Partners will receive a Verified Partner rating out of 10 and a list of recommendations on how to improve on sustainability elements within their organisation. Verified Partners receive:
- An internal audit of policies, procedures and operating systems
- A Verified Partner rating
- Marketing Materials to promote the Verified Partner rating
- Access to member only events & educational materials
Cost: €100 - €600 depending on the Marina company size
As a non-profit organisation, all funds received by Green Sail are re-invested back into sustainability initiatives.
APPLY TO BECOME A VERIFIED MARINA PARTNER
