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Nature is my Gym: 5 Sustainable Essentials For Your Workout

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I love a great workout that makes me break a sweat. There is nothing more satisfying. Nature is my favourite gym. I love being outdoors. In the spirit of setting fitness goals and stepping up my game when it comes to workouts, today on the blog we are sharing 5 sustainable essentials for your workout. This is where sustainable fashion meets the gym. 1. Reusable Water Bottle Staying hydrated is imperative when you are doing a workout. Especially, if nature is your gym, it can get pretty hot outside. Always have your reusable bottle on standby. 2. Reef Safe Sunscreen Hello sunshine! No matter if you are running, holding a plank for 30 seconds or swimming in the ocean, don’t forget to put some sunscreen on. Living in the Caribbean you can’t help but think about the ocean. With this in mind, it is important to choose reef safe sunscreen options. Coola sunscreen is available at Le Visage at Camana Bay. 3. Sustainable Fashion: Sustainable Swimsuit Who knew swimwear could be …

Parley For The Oceans: The Tide of Change

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The majesty of the ocean is astounding. The ocean is perhaps the most important ecosystem on the planet. Home to thousands of marine species, and coral reefs. Consider the words of Captain Paul Watson, “If the oceans die, we die.” Or, Dr. Sylvia Earle, “No blue, no green.” Both sentiments resonate with the logic that the ocean is the very heart of our planet. Every second breath we take comes from the ocean—undoubtedly the ocean is our greatest life-support system. Our survival is dependent upon healthy oceans. Yet, we do not cherish the ocean with the dignity and respect is so deserves. Over the past few decades, we have treated the ocean as a bottomless trash can— 8 tons of plastic enters the ocean every year. The ocean was never designed nor intended to be a trash can. Now, we are waking up to the reality of the environmental impact our lifestyle of convenience has made and one of the biggest issues is the epidemic of plastic pollution in our oceans. Plastic pollution is disrupting …