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Below are some examples of what you can do to make a real difference.

Tell us about what you've done - share with us on social media @LoveSTyneside using the hashtag LoveSouthTyneside.

What businesses can do

You can:

• end the use of balloons for any promotion and don't get involved in any balloon releases.
• reduce the use of single use items such as plastic knives and forks.
• reward customers, such as providing them with an incentive if they bring their own reusable containers or cutlery.
• pick up litter in and around your business.
• encourage or support local community activities such as litter picks. 
• reduce your carbon footprint.
• make sure that the correct items go down the drain - no cooking fat, wet wipes or other items.
• sell only sustainable seafood, ideally caught locally and in season.

What residents can do

South Tyneside residents really make a difference to our environment and our towns and neighbourhoods.

Please try to:

• put all your litter in a bin or take it home with you.
• recycle your waste - there's lots of items you can recycle.
• join an organised beach clean or litter pick - you can find details of any taking place at .
• don't release balloons or sky lanterns, they can harm or kill birds and marine wildlife. Instead, consider a memorial or celebration event that includes an activity such as bubble blowing.
• shop local in South Tyneside, buying only  ideally locally caught and in season.
• reduce single-use items at home or when you are out and about. For example, if you're going for a picnic take your own reusable containers or cutlery with you.
• make sure that only the correct items go down the toilet or drain - no cooking fat, wet wipes or other items.
• walk or cycle to reduce your carbon footprint.
• don't light fires on beaches or in the parks - only have BBQs where signs say it is allowed.
• bag your dog waste and put it in the bin (any litter bin will do) - never hang a bag on a tree or leave it on the ground.
• volunteer with an organisation such as . Individuals, community groups or schools can get involved.

Even if you don't live at the coast your actions will have an impact.

For example, litter dropped elsewhere in the borough (even as small as a cigarette end) can eventually end up in the sea.

What visitors can do

You can help protect our beautiful coastline and countryside by following the .

• put litter in the nearest bin or take it home with you - if you brought it, take it home.
• don't feed or harm the wildlife.
• follow any guidance messages about the use of disposable BBQs.
• leave only footprints on our beaches.

You can also encourage your 兔子先生 to make their own Ocean Recovery Declaration and to take action to protect the ocean.

For more details, see .