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Farm to Table in beautiful St. Bess

Pedro Plains, the home of Farm to Table, Jamaicans answer to fresh foods and love

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What Are Genetically Modified Foods? Genetically modified (GM) foods have been promoted worldwide as a way of securing food supply for the future. They include food crops and livestock breeds that, like other genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or living modified organisms (LMOs), have had their genetic c [ ... ]


article thumbnailCars & TransportTop 5 Green Cars in Jamaica
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Car manufacturers are beginning to make much needed changes to adhere to stricter policies regarding fuel efficiency and environmental regulations. Every year car manufacturers are finding ways to make cars more fuel efficient. Some manufacturers go beyond regulations and are looking at more environmentally f [ ... ]


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In most homes the refrigerator is one of the biggest energy guzzlers, followed closely by the Air Conditioning Unit. Everyday we are overloaded with information about new technologies available to help us save money while saving the environment. One noticeable technology that is making waves is Inverter Techn [ ... ]


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The coconut has many secrets, it holds more than just a tasty juice. Did you know, the coconut was used centuries ago during wars as a cure for many ailments and was used as an intravenous hydration fluid to countless wounded soldiers.


article thumbnailRecycling 1015 Reasons Why People Should Recycle
03/08/2011

1. Recycling saves energy
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article thumbnailIssues+ConcernsFCF: Photography Competition
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The Forest Conservation Fund (FCF) in Jamaica recently launched its Photography Competition themed Forest for People. Allison McFarlane, Executive Director of the Forest Conservation Fund, told ECCO Magazine that the Forest Conservation Fund hopes to raise awareness about the International Year of the Forest  [ ... ]


article thumbnailBusinessHow to start a Green Team
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As the world transitions to a greener healthier lifestyle we should not only be concerned about making better choices in our homes but also in the work place. The first step in many towards a greener work environment has to do with forming a “Green Team” and engaging co-workers in making that transition.  [ ... ]


article thumbnailBusinessSustainablity in your Business? Yes, it's possible
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Sustainable Development in any business can bring about great change and cost savings but sustainability is much more. As defined in Wikipedia, “Sustainable development (SD) is a pattern of resource use, that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only [ ... ]


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Wednesday, 02 February 2011 00:00    | Written by ECCO Staff    PDF Print E-mail
ECCO Resource Guide Want to  know where to carry your recyclables? Who to call to collect your plastics, paper and/or glass? We have put together this Resource Guide to help you green your routine. The go to eco-guide in Jamaica: ...
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The National Environmental and Planning Agency an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica aims to integrate environmental, planning and sustainable development policies and programmes and to improve customer service.

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