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Like many nations, Cura\u00e7ao has set itself some quite ambitious sustainable development goals. With the goal predominantly being to achieve the feats by 2030, the list includes ridding the country of poverty, encouraging good health, improving education, and achieving economic growth.<\/p>

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On top of these, the goal is to establish fish reproduction zones to replenish the ecosystem and have at least 50 percent of Cura\u00e7ao\u2019s national energy<\/a> needs be met by local renewable energy resources. It isn\u2019t just the effort of the government, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Private companies have been adopting many eco-friendly practices and plans to help propel Cura\u00e7ao while also backing industries that offer more environmentally friendly alternatives.<\/p>

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Backing an energy-saving digital industry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Entertainment industries are often hefty consumers of energy and unfriendly materials to the environment. It\u2019s all required to help catch the eye and create products that people want to buy into even though they don\u2019t need to. As such, any arms of entertainment that pivot to more eco-friendly ways should be promoted.<\/p>

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One of the easiest hubs of entertainment that can be pointed to as an oversized producer of pollution is Las Vegas. The fact that you can see it lit up each night from space speaks volumes to its environmental impact. However, it also ranks as one of America\u2019s most polluted cities<\/a>, coming in 13th for ozone pollution and poor air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With big flashing lights, often a hotel on the grounds, and other major attractions like roller coasters and indoor zoos, the biggest casino destination on the planet will inevitably have a hefty carbon footprint. However, there is another line of casino gaming that\u2019s much more eco-friendly and is being aided by Cura\u00e7ao.<\/p>

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In fact, Cura\u00e7ao has established itself as a global leader in online casino licensing and regulation. The country has established a respected governing body for the digital entertainment industry, which is why people now seek out the best casinos online<\/a> licensed by Cura\u00e7ao. Perhaps the only exception would be the live casino games, but even they make the process more efficient by live streaming the tables from dedicated studios to thousands of players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming more sustainable across Cura\u00e7ao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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A more sustainable Cura\u00e7ao couldn\u2019t be achieved without the efforts of all stakeholders in the country. One of the biggest businesses is Sandals. Over at Sandals Royal Cura\u00e7ao, every angle of sustainability is seemingly being tackled. They\u2019ve got an extensive recycling program, community outreach, and conservation methods that save on electricity, food, and water.<\/p>

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Cura\u00e7ao has also brought in Green Phenix to assist it in achieving much broader national goals, like producing zero plastic waste. The initial aim is to reduce plastic waste that\u2019s out in the environment already by collecting it up and Upcycling 9,000 kg of the anticipated 36,000 kg that\u2019s out there. Another 54 businesses will also play a part in this project.<\/p>

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Cura\u00e7ao has natural beauty and diverse wildlife by the bucket load, so it\u2019s very important that the country goes all-in on efforts to preserve what it has. The efforts detailed above are great steps in the right direction and may actually help to lead by example in the region.<\/p>\n

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