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New e-Book Shows Commitment of UK Ports to Sustainability and Environment.
UK – With all and sundry these days keen to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and environmental practices, the British Ports Association (BPA) has published a comprehensive package of case studies of environmental good practice from dozens of UK ports, demonstrating how seriously matters are being taken in British waters.
The BPA says it will update the achievements of its members in this regard over the coming months but the initial tranche of projects show clearly that the industry is committed to a cleaner, greener future. The full list of what is a diverse publication is best viewed on an A4 e-book version HERE.
Random examples of what has been achieved include the use of two bubble curtains in the construction of Aberdeen’s new south harbour to protect marine mammals from any harmful effects of the building work, ABP’s £6.8 million roof mounted solar array at the Port of Hull and Belfast Harbour’s drive towards 100% renewable energy usage and smart electricity generation.
Also included are such examples as the installation of the UK’s first intermediate voltage shore power system, in Orkney, as well as smaller shore power systems in Fraserburgh and Lerwick and Orkney Harbours’, and others work on monitoring and preventing invasive species. Commenting on the project, Mark Simmonds, Head of Policy & External Affairs at the BPA said:
“This collection of stories shows the tremendous amount of effort ports put into reducing emissions, protecting and enhancing habitats and biodiversity, and tackling waste and marine litter. Much of this work goes unappreciated and we hope that this work will start to highlight some of the everyday effort ports make in delivering positive outcomes for our environment. Read more
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