Alpes-Maritimes: visitors to the Lérins islands ordered to keep their waste

“We thank you for respecting the cleanliness of the premises and for bringing your waste back to the mainland at the end of your visit” : so a clear but unusual instruction to which visitors of the Lerins Islands (Alpes-Maritimes). This ecological decision is rather well received by all the occupants of the boat which leads to the islands. “We are used to it, we respect the environment so no worries with that“explains a young passenger. This “zero waste” solution allows the city of Cannes (Alpes-Maritimes) to save 340,000 euros per year.

To prevent visitors to the island from disposing of their waste, the bins have been removed, everyone must organize to keep them. VSSome people still find a trash can on the island, to throw away a can or a plastic wrapper from the lunchtime sandwich. others took their precautions. “Each time we plan the garbage bags, and then we will put them in the garbage at the entrance to the port“, Explain a tourist.