British Marine signs sustainability pledge for Southampton International Boat Show
British Marine, the organiser of the
Southampton International Boat Show, has pledged to make the 2021 edition the “most sustainable and environmentally friendly” in its 52-year history.
All exhibitors at the show, which takes place 10-19 September, are being asked to sign up to the pledge which includes no single-use plastic water bottles on stands, outlets, or hosted events; to nominate a sustainability champion on their stand to oversee waste management and recycling at the show; to offer only sustainable and recyclable promotional goodies; and to only use compostable, recyclable or reusable cups, plates and cutlery.