Energy Giant Adopts Beach In A Bid To Keep It Clean
SANDY Bay beach has been adopted by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), Devon Cliffs Holiday Park and EDF Energy in an attempt to keep the beach clean.
From next Wednesday the energy company will head to the beach armed with bin bags.
As well as keeping the beach clean, the rubbish collected will provide vital information for the MCS to be able to target the manufacturers.
John Ball, environment manager of Devon Cliffs Holiday Park, said: "We are delighted to welcome EDF Energy to Sandy Bay beach as partners in the Marine Conservation Society's adopt-a-beach scheme.
"As a company we believe that one of the best ways forward to safeguard our beautiful countryside and coastline is through sustainable tourism and we are delighted to be involved in this exciting new link-up with one of the Britain's biggest power companies in such a worthwhile environmental project."
Sue Kinsey, MCS's adopt-a-beach officer, said "EDF Energy's support of MCS adopt-a-beach is just fantastic. The more people are aware of the problem of beach litter the sooner we can start to change things for the better."
The move is part of a wider plan for EDF Energy to adopt a beach in the South West, South East and North East of England - where the company operates from.
