Planet First

Sustainability Hub

Every decision at Earth Hour Jamaica is guided by one principle: protect the planet. From our plastic-free mandate to KHERI, here's how we walk the talk.

Our Eco Practices

A Small Island Developing State demands big environmental commitments.

100% Plastic-Free Mandate

Every vendor, every product, every item at Earth Hour Jamaica must be completely free of single-use plastics. Biodegradable alternatives only.

Zero plastic since 2018

Bamboo Decor & Materials

All event décor, signage, and structural elements are crafted from sustainably sourced bamboo — Jamaica's renewable wonder material.

100% bamboo staging

BYOC / BYOT Campaigns

Bring Yuh Owna Cup / Bring Yuh Owna Tings — our signature campaign eliminates thousands of disposable items each year.

5,000+ cups saved yearly

Comprehensive Composting

All food waste is composted on-site through partnerships with local composting operations. Nothing goes to landfill.

Zero landfill waste target

Free Water Refill Stations

Bring your reusable bottle. Free filtered water stations are placed throughout the venue — hydrate without waste.

8 refill stations on-site
Transportation Partner

UBER Partnership — $6 USD Discount

We've partnered with UBER to offer a $6 USD discount on rides to and from Hope Botanical Gardens. Carpooling reduces Scope 3 emissions and eases Kingston traffic.

2.5 tons
Estimated CO₂ saved
1,200+
Rides last year
3.2 riders
Avg occupancy
KHERI

Kingston Harbour Eco-Restoration Initiative

The Kingston Harbour Eco-Restoration Initiative (KHERI) is the Esirom Foundation's flagship environmental programme. Using an innovative pontoon system, KHERI has extracted over 7 tons of wastefrom Kingston Harbour — one of the Caribbean's most polluted waterways.

2025 National Energy Globe Award

Recognized globally for innovative environmental restoration

Waste extracted7+ tons / 10 ton goal
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KHERI Timeline

1
2021

KHERI pontoon deployed in Kingston Harbour

2
2022

First 2 tons of waste extracted

3
2023

Reached 5 tons total extraction

4
2024

Over 7 tons of waste removed from harbour

5
2025

Won National Energy Globe Award

50+ species
Marine Life Protected
↑ 34%
Water Quality
2 Awards
Global Recognition