Goldcoast Oceanfest
Performance and events venue in Croyde
Owner: Shaun & Warren Latham
Actions to date:
• Been a member/supporter of SAS since 1999
• Initiated some of the very first litter picks on Croyde beach and dunes
• Launch platform for the Beach Clean network and Martin Dorey’s 2 minute beach clean initiative
• Highlighted the need to recycle and separate beach clean collections before the bags are even binned
• Introduced Jute bags at merchandising stand since 2009 and banned traders using plastic bags
• Switched from Tyvek and plastic to woven festival bands in 2011
• In 2014 we introduced reusable plastic cups on all bars, green rooms and sponsorship areas
• Banned all single-use plastic soft drinks AND water bottles in 2019 replaced with can-o-water
• Ensure all other single-use plastic is eradicated on site eg. banners, festival glitter, product packaging etc.
• Offer cooled water refills at the festival, to reusable drinking flasks and containers
• Installed filtered water font at offices for refill
• Employ dedicated staff to ensure recycling points are not contaminated and all staff are aware of the importance of these policies throughout the festival
• Recycle all card, paper, cans and ‘plastic’ via NDCouncil recycling department
• Work with all local suppliers to ensure deliveries are not wrapped in plastic and all product deliveries take back packaging materials to source
• Insist all on-site traders use paper or compostable (Vegware) food trays and cutlery (including straws)
• Restrict the distribution of printed leaflets across the festival site
• Work hand in hand with the parish, local landowners and stakeholders to ensure the local environment remains a safe and fun playground for all
Contact Goldcoast Oceanfest
“One of the founding principles of Oceanfest has been to protect the playgrounds we play in. As we live, surf and work in North Devon, it is paramount we adhere to these responsibilities and pass the message on to the next generation to ensure they too, enjoy the wonder of Croyde!”