The Cayman National Team

Planet Vs Plastics is the focus for this year’s Chamber of Commerce Annual
Earth-day Cleanup when more than two thousand volunteers situated in teams
all over the Cayman Islands will be picking up litter from our beaches, parks, and
roadsides – keeping our islands beautiful for tourists and residents alike.

“Planet Vs Plastics” expands the scope. By acting locally, we can set an example
for the region and the world. The threat of plastic pollution has become
increasingly apparent for the future of ecosystems all over the world –particularly
in the Cayman Islands where marine wildlife is threatened. Animals that inhabit
Cayman’s beautiful coral reefs may ingest floating plastic items. Turtles are
known to mistake plastic bags for jellyfish – one of their favorite foods.

Island Heritage

Microplastics are known to pose a risk to wildlife and human life too. Our
understanding of issues such as global warming shifts our focus as we gain a
deeper understanding of our collective stewardship as an integral part of our
quality of life, safety, and ultimately our survival.

Many Chamber businesses large and small are doing much more, with more in-
house recycling programmes, the use of electric vehicles, or the incorporation of
many energy-efficiency measures and renewables into new or existing buildings.

Intertrust Group photo

Cayman National, one of the Major Sponsors for the Chamber’s Earth-Day
Cleanup, explained why they wanted to support Earth Day, and why they, too,
believe that being good corporate citizens means being good stewards of our
reefs, our island, and our earth.

“ At Cayman National, it is important for our organisation to dedicate time and
resources to support the preservation of Cayman’s natural environment. Our
commitment to sustainability goes beyond our business operations,” said Karen
Ebanks said Vice President – Marketing & Communications.

Marsh

“We are proud sponsors of the Green Tips commercials that are currently playing
on DMS Radio stations. We have partnered with the National Trust for the
Cayman Islands to have these commercials recorded by the kids from ‘Protect
Our Future.’ In addition, we will be planting 50 trees in celebration of our 50th
Anniversary.”

“We actively promote ‘green tips and ‘recycle tips,’ within our organisation, and
we have placed recycle bins in all of our offices and branches.“

RBC

Cayman National’s GreenLiving programme offers significant green lending
opportunities. Personal loans with preferential rates are available on products
such as solar panels and electric vehicles, helping people make the switch from
fossil fuels to renewable energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Cayman
National’s GreenLiving programme offers loans of $10,000+ with 100% financing
available to qualifying borrowers for hybrid and electric vehicles.

“Other eligible items include solar panels or batteries, energy-smart shutters, and
other energy-smart upgrades. For more information, visit caymannational.com or
speak to a member of the customer services team at any of six Cayman National
Customer Service Centers located across all three Cayman Islands. From
products and services on offer to embracing technology and moving towards
paperless banking, we are committed to a greener Cayman.”

Tomlinson

For further information about the Chamber Earth Day Cleanup and how you can
help, contact Emily Sintorn: at 7439126 or [email protected]

About the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce: The Cayman Islands Chamber of
Commerce represents more than 650 businesses and associations across all industry sectors,
supports, promotes and protects the interests of its members and the public welfare and
serves as a catalyst for positive change connecting community, business and government.

Walkers