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Green New Year’s Resolutions

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Christmas presents have been delivered and opened, now we are just days away from 2023, and day one of our New Year’s resolutions.

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3 years ago

December 29, 2022

Kristina Dragovich

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Christmas presents have been delivered and opened, now we are just days away from 2023, and day one of our New Year’s resolutions.

But before you make the commitment, ask yourself, is this sustainable? It’s a question that you can answer in more than one way.

The start of the new year is considered the perfect time to make improvements and changes to set the tone for the year ahead.

One place to start for a more sustainable life is in the kitchen.

Do you have a paper towel problem? Consider ditching the disposables in favor of cloth, that can be easily washed and reused. Think twice before you tear away at the roll.

And are containers piling up in your fridge or cupboard? Plastic tubs and bins may have once been a more eco-friendly option, but studies have linked plastic food containers – especially ones used to reheat food – to harmful chemicals that can end up inside your body. You may want to double check the plastics you currently have, and get rid of any that are cloudy or badly worn.

The alternative? Glass storage containers for those foods that may be stored and reheated… and stainless steel for packing and transporting food.

And if your beverage of choice comes in a can, consider how far that can can go. From the home to the office, Cans 4 Kids recycling initiative is something you can get behind to ensure those cans don’t end up in the landfill. Consider bringing the initiative to work – businesses like Bahamas First introduced the initiative to some offices to recycle the cans and donated the redemption money to the Stapledon School.