The quintessential Caribbean Beach looks very different today compared to 30 years ago. Coconut palm lined sleepy beaches used to grace all the brochures. However, the non-native coconut palm is only part of the story. There are many ‘wild’ beaches without a coconut in sight. Caribbean Seashore plants in SXM are an important defense against erosion. Which have you spotted?
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Soil Erosion in the Caribbean
The soil on the left can hold its shape, absorb water, and support plant life. The dirt on the right doesn’t absorb any water. The lot is slowly becoming a dust bowl.
The dangers of soil erosion are not just limited to the Caribbean, but small island states like St Maarten / Sint Martin are going to be the first to suffer the consequences.
We live in paradise, surrounded by white sand beaches and protective coral reefs. The reef provides more than just calm beaches, it is responsible for the food on our tables. If we destroy the reef, we destroy our beaches. Then, we destroy our tourism economy. We erode our coastline. We subject ourselves to the wrath of Atlantic storms.
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#MadeInSXM – An Upcycled Compost Tumbler
The team behind Macro Micros have created an upcycled compost tumbler that can handle a large variety of waste. This is perfect for those who want to compost more than the typical household compost tumbler allows. The rugged construction would work great for community composting! The next step up would be aerated static pile compost, which requires significantly more space, time, and investment.
Their clever design is stacked, allowing compost to be added to the top tumbler, then moved to the bottom tumbler for maturing. The steel drum is rodent resistant, and holds enough volume to reach thermophilic phase composting.
Contact them on Facebook if you are interested in having an upcycled compost tumbler made for you! They can be made from recycled oil drums or recycled HDPE rum drums.
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SXM is OPEN
The water is as blue as ever, the beaches are clean and beautiful. The trees and businesses are making a speedy comeback. Yes, SXM is Open! Irma knocked us down, but St Maarten / Sint Martin is strong and we are building back!
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Proudly Made In SXM
Every week we would like to feature a product or service that is proudly made in SXM. Please get in touch if you would like to be included.
The complete list of posts tagged with #madeinsxm can be found here.
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Say No to Single Use Plastic Straws FAQ
We have had a few questions about our #StopSuckingSXM campaign, so here is the ‘Say No to Straws FAQ’!
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Say No To Single Use Plastic Straws
It may sound a bit rude, but we want you to #stopsucking and say no to single use plastic straws!
Say no to single use plastic straws.
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Welcome To Green SXM
Whether you call St Maarten & Sint Martin home for a lifetime, a week, or even a day, Green SXM hopes to inspire you to make the best choices for the environment both in SXM and the world at large.
The island has recently gone through an unscheduled rebirth in the form of hurricane Irma in September 2017. While she caused untold destruction, nature came back first and with great abundance, and the island is slowly catching up. All business, foundations, and activities featured here are currently active and many are working hard towards a sustainable future with eco-conscious tourism at its core.
