Happy Merry Green Christmas
Anjani Ganase asks us to consider reducing waste and to give gifts that are meaningful and matter … to everyone involved, and to the planet. Christmas in our islands is seen as the occasion to spend with the loved ones ... and to spend. The commercial aspect of gift giving has overtaken the season with variety and extravagance, and with detrimental environmental impact as a result of waste production. Waste produced during Christmas fall largely into the categories of food waste, plastic and electronic pollution and an increased carbon footprint. Globally, plastic waste increases by 30% during the Christmas holidays owing to the plastic waste from product packaging, food wrappers, decorations and even gift wrapping. It is the time when plastic cups, forks and plates may be preferred because no one wants to be bothered with the chore of dishes. Most of the plastic waste ends up in the landfills as opposed to recycling centres with a high portion of the plast...