It is becoming more apparent that recycling is not enough to reduce plastic waste in our environment. John Vidal questions whether the type of plastic is the problem or the fact that large quantities of waste cannot be processed. He also notes that greener alternatives may actually increase our carbon footprints. For example, glass is heavier to transport and may increase our carbon footprint and paper bags are not often reusable. Consumer consumption and habits need to change and we need to design out waste and prolong the use of materials and products…
The adverse effects of climate change are being experienced by developing countries, particularly low- and middle-income countries, at an increasing pace. Developing countries are often vulnerable to climate change…
Ocean plastic was first detected as far back as 1931 with old-fashioned metal boxes called continuous plankton recorders (CPRs). The first recorded plastic caught by the CPR off the coast of Ireland was in 1965…
Issue #1 December 2019
ApaNa’s premiere issue is here! ApaNa is not just a magazine but rather an inextricable combination of a publication and a philosophy. Read More
Circular economy approaches advanced in 2019, particularly for plastics and packaging. The explosion of media interest in the ocean plastics crisis has driven both consumers and regulars to see action. Companies are responding with new strategies to reduce waste.
Five Ways A Strong Environmental, Social and Governance Proposition Can Create Value.
Your business, like every business, is deeply intertwined with environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns…
Sustainability has become a more poignant topic in 2019 as a growing number of consumers voice concerns about the negative environmental impact derived from continued dependence on the world….
The social services sector in Jamaica is expected to benefit from a technical cooperation agreement between the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) innovation subsidiary, IDB Lab, valued at US$420,000…
In 2019, Sandals Foundation received the Outstanding Leadership In Social Responsibility Award at the 2019 World Travel Awards in Jamaica for its positive social impact in the Caribbean.
In 2018, Jean-Claude Cournand of Trinidad & Tobago, through is work with The 2 Cents Movement, received the Queen’s Young Leaders Award at Buckingham Palace, London, England
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