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Beyond Plastic Bermuda Launches New Website
Beyond Plastic Bermuda [BPB] announced the launch of its new website “designed to educate the community on the perils of single-use plastics [SUPs] – its detrimental effects on both the environment and our health – as well as provide helpful information and resources to assist everyone in moving away from single-use plastics.” A spokesperson... Read more of this article
Bacardi Working To Reduce Single-Use Plastics
Bacardi has partnered with the Beyond Plastic Bermuda campaign, a joint collaboration between Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB], to educate the local community about the dangers of plastic pollution and encourage actions to reduce single-use plastic on the island. A spokesperson said, “Family-owned... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Beyond Plastic & Students Rally
Students from various schools were on East Broadway this morning [April 22], waving and greeting morning commuters with “Say No To Single Use Plastic” signs. A Beyond Plastic Bermuda spokesperson said, “Students from Warwick Academy, Whitney Institute, Saltus, Somersfield Academy and Bermuda High School attended a Beyond Plastic Earth Day Rally... Read more of this article
Minister On Legislating Single-Use Plastics
“It is the intention of the government to move forward with legislating single-use plastics in such a way as to have the largest possible positive impact on the environment and human health whilst at the same time minimising any negative economic impacts,” Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban said in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s... Read more of this article
Beyond Plastic Bermuda Webinar On Nov 16
Beyond Plastic Bermuda will be hosting a free webinar on Tuesday [Nov 16] from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. A spokesperson said, “You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn more about Government’s intended ban on single-use plastic. Hear from the authors of the suggested policy paper and have the chance to ask them any questions directly.... Read more of this article
Beyond Plastic Bermuda Webinar On Oct 27
Beyond Plastic Bermuda will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, October 27th, to “provide information to the community regarding the Government’s intention to restrict the import of certain single-use plastic items.” A spokesperson said, “Beyond Plastic Bermuda will be hosting a free webinar on October 27th, from 6pm to 7pm,... Read more of this article
83% Support Restricting Single Use Plastics
A recent survey by Narrative Research Bermuda showed that 83% of residents support restricting the use of single use plastics on the Island. A spokesperson said, “The impacts of plastic pollution on the marine environment and the health of shorelines are well documented, and it is believed that if the situation is left unattended in Bermuda, these... Read more of this article
Single-Use Plastics Public Consultation Deadline
The Ministry of Home Affairs reminds the public that the deadline for submitting any comments on the Regulating Single-Use Plastics in Bermuda Policy Paper is on Saturday, October 31st. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry is pleased to advise that a summarised version is also available for review in addition to the complete policy document.... Read more of this article
Single-Use Plastics Public Consultation Extended
The Ministry of Home Affairs advised that the Single-Use Plastics [SUPs] Consultation is extended to Sunday, 31 October 2021. A Government spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Government remains committed to beginning the elimination of SUPs in Bermuda in 2022. This commitment is with explicit reference to not only the marine environment and climate change,... Read more of this article
BPB Supports Single-Use Plastics Legislation
Beyond Plastic Bermuda [BPB] said they applaud the Government for “their intention to bring legislation forward governing single-use plastics in 2022, and urged the community to “provide their input on the proposed legislation.” A spokesperson said, “Beyond Plastic Bermuda [BPB] is a newly formed collaborative group of Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
KBB Praises Govt’s Single-Use Plastic Plans
“This continued commitment by the Government to single-use legislation puts Bermuda at the forefront of the global fight against plastic pollution,” Keep Bermuda Beautiful said. This follows after Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban announced that ”the Government has committed to eliminating single-use plastics by 2022.” A... Read more of this article
Straws Made Into Limited-Edition Vinyl Records
Bacardi rum, in partnership with Lonely Whale, has launched a new Straw Vinyl program, through which they will collect single-use plastic straws from 55 bars across the country to upcycle them into limited-edition vinyl records, with an aim to transform “something that sucks into something that slaps.” As part of the iconic rum brand’s... Read more of this article
Think Twice Before Using Single-Use Plastics
“Think twice before using, and disposing of, single-use plastics”, that was the message today [May 22] from Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban who also encouraged the public to “keep Bermuda beautiful and dispose of all trash responsibly”. Minister Roban said, “As we know, the long-awaited Bermuda Day... Read more of this article
Princess Introduces Biodegradable Hay Straws
Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is introducing new, environmentally safe hay straws, which comes after the hotel phased plastic straws out of its restaurants and bars last year. The hotel said the straws “are completely biodegradable and are sustainably packaged. Made from wheat stems sourced from South East Asia, Hay! Straws are carefully... Read more of this article
CNN Highlights Meredith Andrews ‘Adventgram’
CNN has featured the work of local photographer Meredith Andrews, who is collecting plastic that has washed up on the shores of Bermuda to create an interesting and thought provoking daily advent calendar series on Instagram. The CNN story said, “At this time of year, advent calendars deck the halls around the world. And the stunning island of Bermuda,... Read more of this article
BNT Welcome Pledge On Single-Use Plastics
The Bermuda National Trust said they welcome the announcement in the Throne Speech that Government intends to eliminate single use plastics in Bermuda by 2022, adding that the impact of plastics on the oceans is well documented. The relevant portion of the Throne Speech said, “The horrific impact of plastic on the environment is a global issue. In... Read more of this article
