Meet the Green Team Business Partners
Leave Only Footprints business and community partners are a vital part of the Clean Island initiative. Each of these entities helps spread education and information about the program, including rules and regulations, and even enforcing those rules.
The cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach each provide daily beachcombing services, including the collection of items left on the beaches after sunset. This collection is especially important, as it removes materials dangerous to the sea turtle nesting and hatching process. These items include tents, chairs, toys and trash that are either recycled or discarded. In 2016, the cities collected more than 161 tons of refuse and beach gear.
The Alabama Coastal Foundation plays an integral role in keeping the beaches beautiful through its annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup. Held for 34 years, the ACF organizes hundreds of volunteers who keep the trash out of the splash along Alabama’s coastal waterways. In the past 34 years, more than 850 tons of trash has been removed due to these efforts. The ACF also takes part in sustainability summits, oyster shell recycling programs and green events planning.
With miles of beaches, as well as 6,000 acres of land, the Gulf State Park works to not only maintain the pristine natural environment of the park system, but also to educate visitors and assist the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in their sustainable tourism efforts. In conjunction with the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber and the cities, the Gulf State Park hosts an annual e-recycling event. They also offer educational programs at the park’s Nature Center and pier for visitors and residents alike.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism works with vacation rental management companies and other businesses to ensure Leave Only Footprints messaging is distributed to guests before and during their vacation. Visitors will also find information on beach rules and how they can keep the beaches pristine in the two welcome centers.
The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber provides member businesses with the tools and information needed to make environmental changes that are attainable. The chamber supports business profitability that promotes good stewardship of the environment.
The Mobile Bay National Estuary Clean Water Future program encourages people to spread the word, not the pollution. Clean Water Future partners with more than 42 organizations, including cities, attractions and businesses, to provide education on water pollution while challenging people to adopt environmentally sound habits at home, work and play.
Nine “Going Green” Tips for Businesses
“Going Green” is a phrase thrown out consistently, but what does it practically look like for a business? The following practices will help businesses join the clean island movement by conserving natural resources, eliminating waste and minimizing emission and harmful discharges.
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Please place one of our banner links on your website or download our flyers and ads to help us spread the word about www.CleanIsland.org and Leave Only Footprints.
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Shred Info
Keep your eye on the City of Gulf Shores calendar for information on the next community E-Cycling Day. The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber sponsors this annual event, providing free electronic recycling and paper shredding.
Cork’d and Shred-It also provide environmentally friendly shred services for commercial businesses on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Recycling Centers
Check out these recycling centers near Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.