Sustainability message at Tobago Jazz

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Anyone visiting Pigeon Point Heritage Park during the Tobago Jazz Festival over the next few days might find something a little different from the sun, sea and jazz on offer somewhere near the main bar and food court.

It's a display called "Being Sustainable" by the organisation Tourism Intelligence International that aims to assist homes and hotels to operate and live more sustainably and in harmony with the local environment by providing a range of elegant, eco-friendly solutions for decor and construction needs.

The Being Sustainable line is unique in that its furniture is actually made of recycled plastic milk bottles. This substance is so tough and durable that it is used for many outdoor purposes, including roofing, decking and railings. Beyond the immediate advantage of these materials not endangering the health of any rainforests and saves these plastic bottles from piling up in landfills, the furniture offers a number of advantages to consumers. Unlike wood, rattan or even metal, there is no need for stripping, sanding, painting or varnishing, and it won’t rust or collect mold or mildew. It can withstand sun and rain, and even sea blast.

So while you enjoy the music and idyllic Caribbean atmosphere, give a thought to sustainable living.