Resources to help you become a Clean Club
Best practice criteria lists
Hover your mouse over the logos below and download the templates below and use them to check off your club's best practice criteria
Links to resources or suppliers
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Administration and Leadership
2. Policy examples
An example of an environmental policy from Wakatere Boating Club can be found here
Waste Management
1. Conducting a waste audit
How to do a waste audit video here
Green Gorilla Waste Bin User Guide
https://www.recycle.co.nz/edit/ftpuploads/542450516_Business_Waste_Audit_Guide.pdf
https://xtremezerowaste.org.nz/consultancy/waste-audits/
2. Exploring composting options
https://www.compostconnect.org/
https://www.greengorilla.co.nz/we-compost/
https://www.ecomatters.org.nz/zero-waste/compost-collective/
https://sustaintrust.org.nz/blog/diy-composting
3. Creating three streams of waste
https://methodrecycling.com/nz/journal/what-waste-streams-for-my-office
https://www.recycle.co.nz/problemsize.php
Soft plastic recycling - https://www.recycling.kiwi.nz/
Soft plastic recycling - https://www.fndc.govt.nz/Our-Services/Rubbish-and-Recycling
4. Creating signage
Auckland Council has developed a new app to either download or ask questions via Facebook Messenger.
'Binny: Your Auckland Recycling Buddy'.
5. Installing permanent water refill stations
Information product PDF here
7. Reducing single-use food service ware
Drink bottles reusable and compostable: www.forthebettergood.com
8. Installing rubbish gathering systems or devices in marinas and waterways
Sea Bins: https://seabinproject.com/
Ocean Spirit - charitable trust with plenty of experience and advice to share of their success with the Tutukaka Marina Seabin: www.oceanspirit.org or Facebook
Litta Trap solution from Stormwater 360
Resource Conservation
1. Conducting a water use audit
https://www.waterforlife.org.nz/sign-up-for-a-free-water-audit
https://www.ecomatters.org.nz/for-homes/saving-water/
http://www.ecosolutions.org.nz/uploads/4/8/6/7/48676409/household_water_audit.pdf
3. Preventing oil pollution
Many Supercheap Auto and Repco stores offer oil recycling (normally volumes of 10L or less)
https://www.cepsorbents.com/resources/7-steps-to-spill-response/
4. Encouraging the use of reef safe sunblock
Goodbye Ouch offer Yachting New Zealand Clean Club members a discount, personalised
named labels and provide metal tubs rather than plastic bottles.
5. Eliminating harmful cleaning products
New Zealand's only range of eco-friendly cleaning products creating jobs for Kiwi's with disabilities with recycled bottles and eco products. Eco-Store https://ecostore.com/nz/ distribute nationwide as well as being readily available in supermarkets. They recycle their sugar plastic containers, have refill stations and offer bulk purchasing with discounts.
https://www.yourhomeandgarden.co.nz/inspiration/green-living/8-natural-cleaning-products-make-home
7. Installing visual icons for club drains
Community Outreach
3. Developing a community initiative
https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/run-a-project/restoration-advice/native-plant-restoration/
Mussel regeneration projects - https://www.reviveourgulf.org.nz/
Education
1. Including environmentalism in sailing coaching programmes
Sailors for the Sea - KELP - Over 40 lesson plans, free to download - https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/programs/kelp
World Sailing Trust - Education sustainability materials - https://worldsailingtrust.org/planet/education-sustainability-materials
To come: Yachting New Zealand lesson plans to complement Learn to Sail programmes or club day activities.
2. Encouraging green boating practices
https://www.sailorsforthesea.org/programs/green-boating-guide
4. Raising awareness of local habitats and wildlife
https://www.projectjonah.org.nz/Take+Action/boatuse.html
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/northland/bay-of-islands-marine-mammals/
5. Education around marine biosecurity
https://www.biosecurity-toolbox.org.nz/resources/
https://www.marinepests.nz
https://www.marinebiosecurity.org.nz/what-are-marine-pests/
6. Providing education and reminders about predator-free initiatives
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/know-before-you-go/visiting-pest-free-islands/
https://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/habitats/offshore-islands/
7. Encouraging responsible dog ownership
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/know-before-you-go/dog-access/where-can-i-take-my-dog/
https://www.kiwisforkiwi.org/take-action/pet-owners/dog-owners/
https://www.pdinsurance.co.nz/blogs/boat-safety-for-dogs/
8. Advocating for responsible fishing attitudes
https://fishandgame.org.nz/freshwater-fishing-in-new-zealand/fishing-regulations/
https://www.mpi.govt.nz/fishing-aquaculture/recreational-fishing/fishing-rules/
https://teara.govt.nz/en/kaitiakitanga-guardianship-and-conservation
