Businesses show their commitment to reducing rubbish on our beaches

1:00pm Thursday 10th April 2014 in News By Lee Irving

AN INITIATIVE to rid Dorset beaches of litter and debris has launched its business accreditation scheme in Weymouth and Portland.

The Litter Free Coast and Sea campaign created the accreditation for food outlets and accommodation providers along the coast so they can show customers their commitment in reducing rubbish on beaches.

The scheme was launched at The B+B bed and breakfast in Weymouth.

At the meeting, Waffle On takeaway restaurant and Taste Cafe signed up to the scheme.

Matilda Bark, from Litter Free Coast and Sea, said: The business accreditation is a way of encouraging local business to do their bit for the local beaches.

Businesses can do a lot to help create the good beaches that are good for business.

Its like a cycle affect, if the beaches are good then more tourists will come to visit. Its a really nice message to give to customers that you care about beaches and we are really pleased with the response from business in Weymouth and Portland. It is clear to see they love their beaches.

The accreditation is free and after businesses register for it, they will receive an accreditation pack which includes self-audit sheets, stickers and posters to give to customers and childrens activity sheets.

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Businesses show their commitment to reducing rubbish on our beaches