Success Lifestyle Magazine Issue 8 - April 2020 | Page 47

Sustainability Yields Success By Christine Mclean When it comes to single-use plastics, Jamaica needs a reset. Our country is filled with vibrant, talented people who change the world. However, there is so much more that we can do to protect the environment. The Government of Jamaica (GOJ) implemented a ban on plastics in January 2019. It was a bold move that has caused more Jamaicans to consider sustainable living. Sustainability, however, requiresmore than taking a reusable bag to the grocery store. It requires a mindset shift. Tricia Williamson, owner of Bambusa, is a strong advocate for this long lasting change. Her bamboo straws are more than a replacement for plastic straws - they are the gateway for creating a culture of sustainable thinking. Entrepreneurs have a strong role to play in setting Jamaica’s reset button. Tricia’s story demonstrates how. Issue �: April ���� ��