Marinas in the blue get a shade of green Down Under

A place for recreation and a chance to get closer to the oceans, marinas now go green too. The Marina Industry Association of Australia, or the MIAA, is planning to wipe out the carbon footprint left behind by marinas. Since marinas sell fuel and indulge in a few other carbon footprint stamping activities, certified carbon credits can be brought instead to clean up its act. Marinas nowadays are also playing a hand in the treatment and recycling of waste water, which can then be used for washing vessels and equipment. Take the Gold Coast City Marina on Queensland’s Gold Coast for example. This marina has implemented a rainwater harvesting system, in which water is collected and stored in large above ground tanks and pumped for use using taps.

Marinas, if not green enough, can have a huge environmental impact, taken that they reside on waterways. Marinas using sustainable ideas like these, will help lead the boating industry to a greener future.
[MarineBusiness-World]