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ocean friendly nova scotia

​Plastic free to protect the sea!

business recognition program to reduce single-use plastics

A large portion of marine debris is made up of single-use plastic items commonly used by the food industry, like straws, bags, coffee cups, and take-out containers. Consumers and businesses are both increasingly adopting more sustainable practices by reducing their single-use plastic use, and we believe businesses should be recognized for these efforts. That’s where the Ocean Friendly Nova Scotia (OFNS) program comes in. Created by Coastal Action, this tiered certification system encourages reducing single-use plastic use in cafés and restaurants and gives recognition for these positive changes. 
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how to join 

Currently in it's pilot year (2019-2020), the OFNS program is focusing on food service businesses, i.e cafés and restaurants. Such businesses now have the opportunity to be recognized for the items they have eliminated or are working to elimate. Coastal Action is committed to supporting and meeting with interested businesses to sketch a path forward and provide resources to make the plastic-free transition seamless. If you would like to participate in the Ocean Friendly Nova Scotia (OFNS) Certification Program, or have any questions, please contact oceanfriendlyns@coastalaction.org.

Ocean Friendly Nova Scotia's pilot year in Lunenburg is supported by Nova Scotia Environment. 
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Ocean Friendly businesses in lunenburg (2019-2020)

No. 9 Coffee Bar
The Picnic General Store
Moontown Market​
The Bicycle Lunchbox
Shop on the Corner 
Old Fish Factory 

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Coastal Action
The Mahone Bay Centre
45 School Street
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
B0J 2E0

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Tel: 902-634-9977
Email: info@coastalaction.org
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • OUR TEAM
    • 25TH ANNIVERSARY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • SERVICES
    • CLIMATE CHANGE & EDUCATION >
      • CLIMATE CHANGE >
        • STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
        • CARBON SEQUESTRATION
      • EDUCATION >
        • ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
        • EARTH ADVENTURE CAMPS
        • SCHOOL PROGRAMS
        • NOVA ACTION >
          • MEET THE COHORT
          • CONTACT THE TEAM
    • COASTAL & MARINE >
      • MICROPLASTICS
      • GHOST GEAR
      • OCEAN FRIENDLY NOVA SCOTIA
      • WORLD OCEANS DAY
    • WATERSHEDS & WATER QUALITY >
      • WATER QUALITY >
        • LUNENBURG HARBOUR
        • LAHAVE WATERSHED
        • PETITE RIVIÈRE
        • SHERBROOKE LAKE & FOX POINT LAKE
      • WATERSHED PROJECTS >
        • FISH HABITAT RESTORATION
    • SPECIES AT RISK & BIODIVERSITY >
      • ATLANTIC WHITEFISH
      • AMERICAN EEL
      • ATLANTIC SALMON
      • SNAPPING TURTLE MONITORING
    • PAST PROJECTS >
      • COASTAL POLICY
      • WILDCAT SHALE PIT
      • ROSEATE TERN RECOVERY
  • WHAT YOU CAN DO
    • DONATE
    • WORK WITH US
    • AWARDS & BURSARIES
  • PUBLICATIONS
    • NEWSLETTER
    • ANNUAL REPORTS
    • PUBLICATIONS
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