Month: March 2018

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The Garbage Dump

St Maarten, we have a garbage problem.  The St Maarten garbage dump is a dangerous eyesore and the toxic mess frequently catches fire – polluting our air and shutting our businesses & schools.

It is the duty of government to find a long term cohesive solution for waste management and recycling in general for SXM.
While there are many politically based arguments as to why St Maarten cannot find a solution for the dump; we can’t blame the government in its entirety as this is also OUR garbage, and therefore also OUR problem.
Which is Our Future? A Great Salt Pond filled with garbage, or a Great Salt Pond where pelicans can thrive?
Which is Our Future? A Great Salt Pond filled with garbage, or a Great Salt Pond where pelicans can thrive? Pelican photo by Seagrape Tours

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5th Annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt 2018!

The 5th Annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt IS ON!!!

With their usual hosts still closed after Hurricane Irma The Scuba Shop has been searching for a new location and have found it at Indigo Bay with KOKOMO’S Restaurant (scheduled to open 1st April!!). With the new location they have lots planned to keep everyone entertained in the water and on the beach.  All of this while raising money for the Nature Foundation. The Underwater Easter Egg Hunt is open for all ages who like to swim or snorkel and dive underwater. New this year they have added a SCUBA division for all the certified divers. Start with the Underwater Easter Egg Hunt – Stay and Play for the Day!   KOKOMO will be setting up a Beach BBQ, Beach BAR and Beach Chairs! Continue reading “5th Annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt 2018!”

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A Greener Clean – Vinegar & Castile soap

All of the makers of commercial cleaners like to convince us that we need 20 different products to keep our houses clean.  Many of those products are bad for our bodies, children, pets, the environment, and even our septic tank! In the spirit of minimalism, using less plastic, saving money, and using fewer chemicals, lets take a look at two alternatives; vinegar and castile soap spray.

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Whats on the Table: Arugula

Two types of Arugula (also known as rocket, rucola, roquette) grow very easily in the Caribbean.  Both are pungently peppery, especially when the weather is hot and dry.  They make a fine addition to salads, avocado, and cooked dishes.  While both are members of the Brassicaceae (mustard) family and require similar growing conditions, there are some differences that might help you choose one over the other.   Both are ready to begin harvesting within a month.

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Arugula and Wild Arugula

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About Us

Living a greener lifestyle is a constant work in progress.  We are always learning, always evolving, and always striving to make small steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

 

Most changes can’t be made overnight, but every little bit helps.

We hope to inspire you to:

Reduce your waste
‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’.   It starts with the choices we make and the products we buy.  If we reduce the waste that comes into our homes, it will be easier to reuse (repair / fix / re-purpose) what we have and recycle (or compost) what is left over.

Grow!
It doesn’t matter if it is just one pot of basil, gardening is good for the soul.  Growing food can encourage us to try new things and carefully consider the food we put on the table. Continue reading “About Us”