Tag: Recycling

Environmental Buzzwords: Let’s Not Get Hung Up on Them, Says Erica Hamilton

April 25, 2019

Politicians and others always talk about “the environment” as if it is separate from ourselves, without realizing that everything is connected (and so are we). So, whatever we do to the environment will affect us, sooner rather than later. and vice versa. And by the way, drought, floods, storms, air pollution, sea pollution and so … More Environmental Buzzwords: Let’s Not Get Hung Up on Them, Says Erica Hamilton

Nuh Dutty Up Di Road! JET Wants Carnival Revelers To Be Neat and Tidy This Year

April 11, 2019

The weather’s getting warmer and the Easter holiday is nearly upon us, which means it’s Carnival time in Jamaica. The Jamaica Environment Trust has launched a great campaign to raise awareness among revelers who are not TOO distracted by the partying to think about the environment. Big ups to Wisynco Eco and the Tourism Enhancement … More Nuh Dutty Up Di Road! JET Wants Carnival Revelers To Be Neat and Tidy This Year

Opinion: Sooner or Later, We Have to Stop Economic Growth — and We’ll Be Better For It

February 11, 2019

This article by @richardheinberg is republished from ensia.com. What do YOU think? Opinion: Sooner or Later, We Have to Stop Economic Growth — and We’ll Be Better For It The end of growth will come one day, perhaps very soon, whether we’re ready or not. If we plan for and manage it, we could well … More Opinion: Sooner or Later, We Have to Stop Economic Growth — and We’ll Be Better For It

JET’s Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica Christmas Campaign: Bring a Bag a (Plastic) Bokkle!

December 7, 2018

NUH DUTTY UP JAMAICA CHRISTMAS BRING A BAG A BOKKLE   Guys and gals! Trot along to the Mall Plaza on Constant Spring Road in Kingston next Tuesday afternoon (December 11, 3 to  6 pm) and “bring a bag a bokkle” (or “Bring a bag of bottles”) and receive a cool Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica … More JET’s Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica Christmas Campaign: Bring a Bag a (Plastic) Bokkle!

PEP, PSTEB and Happy Birthday, Miss Lou: Jamaica on Friday, September 7, 2018

September 8, 2018

What! It’s September already, and August ran away with me. It was a long, hot summer, to coin a cliché – in more ways than one – but now “disturbances” are hovering in the tropical Atlantic. They could be named Helene or Isaac… Here’s a roundup of news – but of course, I know I … More PEP, PSTEB and Happy Birthday, Miss Lou: Jamaica on Friday, September 7, 2018

168 Sites Registered for International Coastal Cleanup Day Jamaica 2018!

September 2, 2018

Here’s an update on International Coastal Cleanup Day 2018. This year the flagship cleanup in Kingston will be at the Go Kart Track on Palisadoes (turn right just before you reach Norman Manley International Airport). Teams wishing to volunteer at any of the sites must register online by 12:00 noon on September 6!  Here is the … More 168 Sites Registered for International Coastal Cleanup Day Jamaica 2018!

A Letter to the Editor from WMW Jamaica on the Riverton Dump Fire

August 1, 2018

The fire is not yet out, and many Kingston residents continue to suffer tonight. Firefighters continue to work on subduing and containing the fire, which is now in its third day. WMW Jamaica (formerly Women’s Media Watch, and celebrating its 30th anniversary this year) has written a letter to the Editor regarding the health impacts of … More A Letter to the Editor from WMW Jamaica on the Riverton Dump Fire