Cayman Eco Team Participates in International Coast Cleanup

As part of the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup on September 19th, Cayman Eco organized several teams in kayaks, courtesy of Tom at Cayman Kayaks, to clean up the Hyatt Canal.

The Ocean Conservancy's global initiative engages people to remove trash and debris from the world's beaches and waterways, identify the sources of debris, and change the behaviors that cause marine debris in the first place. Last year, nearly 400,000 volunteers collected more than 6.8 million pounds of trash in 100 countries and 42 US states during the 2008 International Coastal Cleanup — the world's largest volunteer effort of its kind.

In addition to cleaning up the Hyatt Canal, data cards were filled out to identify the nature of trash collected. This information will be forward to the Cayman Islands Department of Environment who is compiling the data for submission to the Ocean Conservancy's global database.

Green Living Magazine Online

The Fall 2009 edition of Green Living Magazine is available online. The issue includes articles and features designed, according to Editor Lindsay Borthwick, to move the dialogue from "It's easy being green" to "I've done the easy stuff. What more can I do?"

Beer bottle countertops: Latest trends in 'Green' home decor

Published on Friday, September 11, 2009
Cayman Net News

Every year concerns for the future of the planet grow greater and more consumers are seeking eco-friendly alternatives to reduce their carbon footprints. One trend that is leaving a “green” mark in homes is the choice of recycled material countertops over more conventional surfaces.

Green countertops are recycled or renewable surfaces that minimise impact on the environment during their production. They are comprised of different combinations of natural and man-made materials and often include some form of recycled glass. Many are attractive and viable alternatives to conventional countertop materials.

The latest entry into this category, Elements by Durcon, is creating quite a buzz as it’s a “green” countertop surface that also offers unmatched durability, cleanliness and aesthetic qualities...read full story.

"No Impact Man" opens in theatres today

Opening in theatres today, "No Impact Man" documents one family's attempt to live a no-impact lifestyle in New York City:

In Bookstores: Down to the Wire

David W. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College. His new book, Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse, is an eloquent assessment of climate destabilization and an urgent call to action.

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10 More Infographic Reasons Why You Should Go Green

Posted by Nathan / Sep 8, 2009 to Visualization
Flowing Data: Strength in Numbers

In this day and age, we should all be thinking about how we can better conserve the environment, because if we don't, well you know, the planet will die. In a follow-up to my previous eco-friendly list, here are 10 more infographics and visualizations on going green...read full story.