Inside this Issue SUSTAINABILITY ApaNa Magazine is dedicated to promoting sustainability, responsible business and social engagement in the Caribbean.
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SUPPORTING THE BLUE-GREEN ECONOMY
The f irst issue of ApaNa magazine covers various major themes and trends to familiarize readers with key concepts that will be useful for future readings. We included interviews and stories from people and organisations to provide an overview of what is happening in protecting our environment, sustainable business, corporate philanthropy and good works in the Caribbean.
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PLASTIC & STYROFOAM LEGISLATIVE BAN IN THE CARIBBEAN
The following issues will provide more in-depth reviews, exper t insights, research and case studies per taining to developments at the local, regional and international levels.
Nine countries banned single-use plastic and Styrofoam to reduce plastic waste and environmental pollution in the Caribbean.
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ApaNa Magazine - December 2019
TOWARDS A CIRCULAR ECONOMY: BEYOND RECYCLING In this article we explore the transition from a linear and recycling economy to a circular economy as a solution to waste management and protecting our planet.
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SMALL-CRAFT CHOCOLATE MAKERS CHANGE CARIBBEAN COCOA INDUSTRY An overview of small craft chocolate makers' contribution to the Caribbean economy based on an interview with Chris Brennan, Director of Pump Street Chocolate, United Kingdom
Write to Us ApaNa is accepting ar ticle submissions, case studies, news and stories about corporate social responsibility, philanthropy, sustainable business practices, social engagement and good works in the Caribbean. Kindly note that all submissions are subject to editorial review and approval. Please send your ar ticle ideas and submissions to editor@apanamagazine.com
An interview with Nicole Leotaud, Executive Director of the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) in Trinidad and Tobago.
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CARIBBEAN CORPORATE CITIZEN: AN EXAMPLE ApaNa demonstrates the impact of a fictitious company's corporate philanthropy on people's lives with inspiring personal stories
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ALIGNING MARKETING STRATEGY WITH SOCIAL CAUSES Recognising the growing link between social impact and financial performance, this article focuses on cause-related marketing as a strategy.
