OUR VISION
A green, clean, healthy BVI that demonstrates a viable balance between the conservation of natural resources and development.
OUR MISSION
To demonstrate, facilitate and catalyse resilient, environmentally friendly systems through practical projects, education and innovation, with focus on waste, energy, food and water.
British Virgin Islands
Environmental Not-for-Profit since 2009
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♻️ In Sea Cow’s Bay, it just got easier to recycle!
🚚 Happily, the community recycling bin has been moved to a convenient spot that’s just outside Ebenezer Thomas Primary School - next to the general waste bin.
🔤 This move is all about making it even simpler for everyone to take small, everyday steps that add up to a cleaner, healthier BVI.
✅ Please remember that a significant amount of what we send to the landfill can be recycled - if and when we make that easy choice!
🫙Plastic
🥫 Aluminium
🍾 Glass
. . . can be transformed into new resources right here in the Virgin Islands or beyond and every item you rinse, sort, and drop off is a step toward protecting our land, our sea, and our future.
🪘Let’s make recycling part of our daily rhythm.
Next time you’re heading out, take your recyclables with you! ♻️
FIND YOUR CLOSEST RECYCLING BINS HERE: www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1mv6GNdRnclv-n6_6gxANbzaOGvAvbsA&usp=sharing
📱More info at 346-4040 anytime.
🌺 Dynamic DIY at Horticulture Fair!
🌿 On March 29th in Road Town, we happily answered an invitation from the VI Horticulture Society to bring DIY demonstrations to their lively annual Horticulture Fair, “A Pollinator’s Garden”. Visitors to our table learned “hands-on” how to make natural fertilizers and non-toxic pesticides using easy, eco-friendly methods and went home with their own creations.
🌸 For recipes, tips, first-hand knowledge and updates, join our WhatsApp channel at 346-4040.
🌎 April is Earth Month . . .
. . . time to take the welfare of our surroundings personally and give Mother Earth the same care we give our loved ones.
♻️ From how we handle our waste, to how we show up to help our communities, it all adds up to a cleaner environment, healthier people and a more sustainable future for us all.
💪🏽This month, we cordially invite you to join us in “acting with impact” for the Earth!
Here’s a few ideas:
✅ Pick up litter, join a Community Clean Up or organize your own
✅ Start a home garden or help in a school or friend’s garden
✅ Remove mosquito-breeding standing water around your home and help your neighbor do the same.
📱For more info, call or text 346-4040 anytime.
FEATURED PROGRAMMES
We Recycle
The WE RECYCLE programme continues to demonstrate the power of collective
action in transforming the British Virgin Islands’ approach to waste management.
Through dynamic partnerships with the BVI Government, local businesses, schools,
houses of worship, and community groups, we are fostering a circular economy
where waste is redefined as a valuable resource.
Green Certification
Green Certification incentivizes, guides and educates businesses in best green operation practices and provides Bronze, Silver, Gold and Leader Accreditations. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the programme provides critical financial support to environmental betterment through its Green Fund, and will guide the “greening” of the BVI Public Service’s Strategic Policy.
BugOut
This Virgin Gorda community-driven initiative reduces the breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that causes diseases such as Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. Outreach education, clean ups and community participation are integrated into safe, data driven vector control operations. Partnering with the Government, we’re expanding mosquito education throughout the BVI.
Green Schools
The RESEMBID funded BVI SMART Schools Project, is a collaboration between the Department of Disaster Management, the Ministry of Education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Centre for Applied Marine Studies, the BVI Red Cross and Green VI, to make schools in the British Virgin Islands more resilient, safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly.
This initative has now transitioned into the Green School program, administered as a collaboration between Green VI and the Ministry of Education.
Renewable Energy
Green VI advocates increased renewable infrastructure, demonstrates renewable energy technologies, and educates our communities about climate change impacts and local solutions.
WE RECYCLE
The WE RECYCLE Programme is a collaboration between the Government of the Virgin Islands and Green VI to determine the best recycling system for the BVI to protect the health of our people, create jobs, provide materials for local entrepreneurs to make products and demonstrate best waste management practices with waste REDUCTION being paramount.
GREEN CERTIFICATION
Green Certification incentivizes, guides and educates businesses in best green operation practices and provides Bronze, Silver, Gold and Leader Accreditations. Developed in partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources, the programme provides critical financial support to environmental betterment through its Green Fund, and will guide the “greening” of the BVI Public Service’s Strategic Policy.
BUGOUT
This Virgin Gorda community-driven initiative reduces the breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that causes diseases such as Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. Outreach education, clean ups and community participation are integrated into safe, data driven vector control operations. Partnering with the BVI Government, we are expanding mosquito education programmes throughout the BVI.
SMART Schools
The RESEMBID funded BVI SMART Schools Project, is a collaboration between the Department of Disaster Management, the Ministry of Education, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College Centre for Applied Marine Studies, the BVI Red Cross and Green VI, to make schools in the British Virgin Islands more resilient, safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Green VI advocates increased renewable infrastructure, demonstrates renewable energy technologies, and educates our communities about climate change impacts and local solutions.
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Green Schools
OUR THEMES
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SECTOR
WASTE
REGION
BVI
OUR GOALS
A zero waste society based on Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Upcycle concepts that help create jobs and new business opportunities. We’ve achieved this when:
- Open burning and landfill are things of the past
- We use 100% of our glass and organic waste for on-island applications
- We upcycle “waste” to make local products
- We make informed consumer decisions about the products we use, where we get them and how we manage them
SECTOR
INNOVATION
REGION
BVI
OUR GOALS
A society of community-minded individuals who value tradition and our natural resources and use innovation to improve the quality of life for all. We’ve achieved this when:
- Our economy is resilient in the face of natural disasters
- We have the means and skills to grow our own food
- BVI businesses offer high quality and diversified products and services, ensuring local and international competitiveness
- Local businesses are strong, and provide both social and environmental benefits to the community
- Our population is not dependent on imports to meet basic needs
- We use innovation and technology to meet our needs
SECTOR
EDUCATION
REGION
TORTOLA, VIRGIN GORDA
OUR GOALS
Individuals are critical thinkers, have knowledge of local culture and the environment, and function at their highest potential - both locally and globally. We’ve achieved this when:
- We use innovation to solve complex issues
- We’re able to secure, and excel in, local and international employment
- We show others how to meet their needs
SECTOR
ENERGY
REGION
VIRGIN GORDA & TORTOLA
OUR GOALS
We use the sun, wind and water we are blessed with to generate clean, affordable, renewable and resilient energy.We’ve achieved this when:
- 30% of energy needs are provided from renewable sources by 2023.
- Solar water heaters are mandatory
- Our dependence on expensive, polluting, imported fossil fuels is reduced to a minimum
- Energy demand decreases as our buildings are efficiently designed and we practice energy conservation
SECTOR
WATER
REGION
VIRGIN GORDA & TORTOLA
OUR GOALS
Our drinking water supply is storm resilient, reliable and clean. Our marine environment is clean, with fisheries, coral reefs and sustainable tourism thriving.
We’ve achieved this when:
- We have excellent management of our water generation and sewage systems
- Toxic pollutants no longer enter our water
- Coral reefs regenerate and fish populations increase
- We enjoy a high quality of life and harmoniously enjoy the natural beauty of our islands.
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