- BIG Spring Clean making a differenceUpdate on the 2012 BIG Spring Clean
- Current Vacancies at TIDY Northern IrelandTIDY Northern Ireland is seeking an outstanding individual, who will join our small staff team based in Belfast, to manage various projects within the Eco-schools program.
- TIDY NI Supports the Plastic Bag TaxTIDY NI supports the single use carrier bag tax announced by Environment Minister Alex Attwood. This tax could help reduce the litter on our streets by encouraging people to reuse their bags and also to think more about how they can reduce the amount of other wastes they produce.
- 2010 survey shows litter is getting worseLitter Survey 2010 press release
- Changes to training calendarTIDY Northern Ireland have announced a small change to the training calendar
- Coca-Cola Coast Care Awards 2011Clean Coast Week 10th - 17th June 2011
- 2010 Borough Cleanliness Report ReleasedRelease details for the 2010 Annual Borough Survey Report
- TIDY NI Supporting Rethink WasteTIDY Northern Ireland supports the new Rethink Waste campaign to raise awareness and understanding of waste prevention and recycling issues. The aim is to give people tangible, practical tips for action in support of being responsible and playing their aprt in cuttin g down the amount of waste we produce. The campaign is running advertisements on TV, radio, newspapers, buses and billboards. A waste calculator is available at www.rethinkwasteni.org. The caluclator challenges users attitudes to waste prevention, reducing, reusing and recycling in a relaxed and fun way through answering ten questions focused on key waste streams. The calculator adn other elements are also available on the Rethink Waste Facebook page
- Rethink Waste Launches in Botanic Primary SchoolRethink Waste campaign launched in Botanic PS
- 2010 Litter Summit draws people from across Northern Ireland and beyondRepresentatives from councils and businesses across Northern Ireland, and speakers from as far as the USA gathered in Craigavon Civic Centre on Thursday 11th November 2010 to attend the second Northern Ireland Litter Summit organised by TIDY Northern Ireland. Delegates were able to discuss how to tackle our environmental crime crisis with some of the most experienced specialists from Texas, England and here in Northern Ireland.
The Green Coast Award
The Clean Coast Programme aims to acknowledge beaches which meet guideline water quality standards but which are prized for their natural unspoilt environment.
The Green Coast Award is aimed particularly (but not solely) at rural beaches which do not qualify for other awards due to the lack of intensive management and high level of infrastructure around the beach area. To be eligible for the Green Coast Award the beach operator (usually local council) must provide evidence that they have addressed all the award objectives.
These objectives include:
- Water quality
- Beach management
- Litter and waste
- Safety
- Information and education
- Beach guardianship
Beaches suitable for the Green Coast Award will be carefully managed and in close consultation with conservation organizations such as the National Trust or Ulster Wildlife Trust. If facilities are present on or near the beach, they should minimize visual impact and any litter found on the beach should be cleansed sensitively. Once each of these objectives have been completed and the operator has applied for the award, the beach will then be inspected by the TIDY Northern Ireland Coastal Officer. A decision will then be made as to whether the beach should win a Green Coast Award.
If you would like to find out more about the Green Coast Award please download the Guidance Notes below or contact the TIDY Northern Ireland Coastal Officer:
patricia.magee@tidynorthernireland.org or phone 028 90 736 920
The Clean Coast Programme is sponsored by Coca-Cola Bottlers (Ulster) Ltd .
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