Biodegradable bags and food service items from renewable sources are coming to St. Maarten. Elaine Christopher is pushing hard and is very enthusiastic as there seems more and more demand from St. Maarten businesses but also from other islands. Heineken Regatta and a presentation in Anguilla will be important events to promote this further.

St. Maarten is sometimes considered a trash island if we look around us and we see the littering. Much of the littering is plastic. Finally after years of pushing by Pride Foundation and students, businesses started to realize there is another way. More info on her website.