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The Green Blue Conference

4th November 2008 - SS Great Britain, Bristol

Are you:

• In a marine industry?
• Active in your local sailing club?

Then put this date in your diary for the next Green Blue Annual Conference. The conference will feature specialist speakers from around the UK on a range of environmental issues which matter to you and your club or business.

Key topics include:

• Setting up a Recycling Scheme
• Antifoul Wash Down Facilities
• Volunteering

We will also be launching our new Environmental Self Assessment Toolkit, a free online tool which helps you make sure you are the right side of the law!

To register your interest or reserve a place contact; info@thegreenblue.org.uk or call 02380 604100.

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