Natural Soap Bundles from Dominca.

Try these locally made soap bundles from Nature’s Caress. There’s a package to suit every Mood!

Each Specialty Soap Bundle comes with a Body Oil and Two Soaps. Choose from one of five Soap Mood Bundles from Calming to Rejuvenating and more… a bundle for every occasion:

• CALMING
• WARMING
• REJUVENATING
• SENSITIVE
• DERMA CARE

Read more or purchase Nature’s Caress Mood Bundles online HERE

Visit Nature’s Caress here to make a purchase online or contact them directly.

The upcoming phase will involve drilling a test hole to help WIP decide if there is sufficient geothermal activity to make the construction of a Geothermal Power Plant feasible.

The CEO of WIP, Mr. Kerry McDonald, made a presentation about geothermal energy to a group of concerned Soufreire residents. Accompanying him were Dr. John Sydow, geologist Makeda Warner, and the local WIP Team (Val Cuffy, Paul Toulon and Allan Toussaint).

There was much discussion about the pros and cons of geothermal power. Some of the benefits include:

• Lower cost of electricity (although it will ultimately be sold and distributed through DOMLEC)
• Cleaner energy production
• Creating jobs in the Soufriere community
• Providing another local tourist attraction (apparently Geothermal Plant Tours are very popular!)

Importantly, this upcoming phase of the project will provide direct employment for nearly 20 people, with spin-off jobs raising the total to 60.

The cons of geothermal power generation were also discussed.

We were very pleased to learn that this system will NOT require any additional water. The water necessary for production already exists in the underground reserves, and part of the process involves the use of injection wells to put back the unused hot water that is extracted. (The system that uses vast amounts of local water is known as EGS and is also much more volatile and dangerous. ) The proposed Soufriere system is NOT EGS.

Dealing with potentially dangerous H2S gas was another issue under discussion. This gas can be lethal in large amounts, but it is heavier than air,  is easily recgonisable by its strong odour, and can be  monitored with simple alert devices. There are many safety precautions in and around the plant, and there are specific action plans for dealing with any incident.

The potential problem of  noise from the plant was next on the list. Once in full operation, the plant produces no more noise than that of a gas lawn-mower from 30 feet away. We were assured we would not hear the plant in the village, as it will be located about a mile up the valley and the noise would be further buffered by distance and vegetation.

What’s Next?

The test phase is expected to run until 2012. If it shows there is good potential and it is a worthwhile investment, the plant construction is estimated to be completed in 2014. (This was a typical timeline for the a project of this nature.) It was noted that financing for the project has been sourced through the Export Import Bank of the US.

WIP is currently working on a geothermal plant in Nevis.  You can visit their website for more information:

• West Indies Power

The ultimate result of a geothermal power plant would mean cheaper electricity, produced in a greener, eco-friendly and sustainable manner. However, WIP does not handle distribution of the electricity, that will be the responsibility of DOMLEC.

Exactly how this cheaper, cleaner energy production will impact the price per kilowatt to the average Dominican citizen is yet to be determined. But at least many concerns about the possible  negative impacts of a geothermal power plant were laid to rest.

The company began manufacturing a high quality, biodegradable toilet tissue in Dominica in September 2010. Now, nearly five months on, they have worked out some of the kinks in the production and distribution and they believe they have a superior product at a very competitive price.

The product line currently features Emerald Touch and Soft Falls toilet tissue.  NIPP hopes to move into paper towels, facial tissue and paper napkins in the near future. They plan to continue this theme of naming their products to reflect Dominica’s natural attractions.

Are You Ready To Try It?

You can find Emerald Touch and Falls Soft in most local supermarkets, pharmacies and shops.

NIPP is running an introductory offer of  just EC $1 per roll.
Contact them at their location in Canefield (see below) to take advanatge of this offer or to place an order. Deliveries in the Roseau vicinity are free of charge.

Contact NIPP:

• Nature Island Paper Products – Shed #6 , Canefield, Dominica
• Tel 767-449-0657

What makes Emerald Touch a green product?

These days there are many factors that contribute to a product’s green rating. Cutting down on imports, providing jobs for local Dominicans, and creating a product that is highly biodegradable all add to the “greeness” of this new product.

And NIPP’s motto Help Protect the Environment – Clean and Green Products leads us to believe that more green products are on the way.

Let’s Buy Local and support Dominica’s economy ~ and enjoy a quality, more environmentally friendly product.

• Natural Living in Dominica

The blog is produced by Trudy Scott Prevost, a Yoga Instructor and well-respected ‘healthy living guru’ here in Dominica. It was launched earlier this month and has already covered many interesting topics as:

• Healthy Eating, Organic Foods & Farming, Local Fruits
• Staying Fit: Exercise & Yoga
• Living in Harmony with Your Environment, Eco-friendly Products & Techniques
• Education & Children’s Health

So if you’d like more information about living a healthier, more positive lifestyle, visit Trudy’s blog today!

Living green in Dominica just got a little bit easier.

In an effort to reduce the use of plastic bags on island and to help keep Dominica’s environment “clean & green” a new cloth grocery bag is now available.

This environmentally friendly carry-all is a top-of-the line cloth grocery bag with many great features:

• Extra-Long Sturdy Straps for comfort & security
• A Sturdy Base (folds flat for storage) making packing and unpacking a breeze
• Light-Weight and Water Resistant Material

This Green Bag has a Dominica Logo, making it a great souvenir or gift from the Nature Island.

• Visit GreenDominica.org for more details about the Dominica Green Bag – Online Purchase available!