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 catalyze environmentally friendly systems through practical projects, education and innovation, with focus on waste, energy and water.
British Virgin Islands
Environmental Not-for-Profit since 2009
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👏🏽Hurray! Pictured here, Carrie Wright of VI Plastics signs a SMART Schools contract for providing locally made Polywood and an O'Neal Webster administrator lends legal support.
Polywood, a construction material made on-island from local recycled plastics, will be used at the schools for outdoor furniture, garden beds and recycling bins at BVI schools.
It's a great win-win-win to be greening our schools, using waste as a resource AND supporting a BVI business❗️
#SmartSchools #resembid #collaboration #greenvi
BVI DDM RESEMBID BVI Red Cross H. Lavity Stoutt Community College
Carrie you have been such a strong backbone in the years the country has been trying to understand recycling and repurposing. You are a true steward for the environment and an inspiration to us all. So proud to see the BVI government and Green VI working with you and our schools to show children what is possible. They will see the benefits of hard work and respect for the land, community and environment.
Thank you Environmental Health Division BVI for all your efforts to inform & educate the public 💚
🗓️ Another month, another clean-up❣️ Students, parents, the East End Pathfinder Adventurers and the BVI Red Cross all stepped up to collect 🗑️11 bags of trash and ♻️9 bags of recycling and leave one spot in their community cleaner, greener and less likely to breed mosquitoes🦟 ❗️
#greenvi
#collaboration
#bvi
#greenercleanerhealthier
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🔆 Action at the Tortola EcoPark this week…tours, grinding of plastics for polywood, new signs painted by ESHS students with finishing touches by our very own Kenrico Wheatley, our first sweet potato and a pineapple is growing! 🍍
#britishvirginislands #greenvi #MakeADifference
FEATURED PROGRAMMES
We Recycle
Test Recycling Centres are up and running on both Tortola and Virgin Gorda. The hard work of putting partnerships, infrastructure, education programmes and monitoring & evaluation tools in place is done, and long-term funding mechanisms are being implemented. Download our RECYCLING APP now to find out where, and how, to now recycle glass, aluminium cans and plastic.
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.
Garden Program
Teaching regenerative agriculture, increasing locally grown food and decreasing organic waste dumped are the overarching goals of Green VI’s Garden Project. Through enriched education and hands-on farming activities, our gardens foster students and community members to be mindful of their health, well being, environment and social history.
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
Test Recycling Centres are up and running on both Tortola and Virgin Gorda. The hard work of putting partnerships, infrastructure, education programmes and monitoring & evaluation tools in place is done, and long-term funding mechanisms are being implemented. Download our RECYCLING APP now to find out where, and how, to now recycle glass, aluminium cans and plastic.
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.
GARDEN PROGRAM
Teaching regenerative agriculture, increasing locally grown food and decreasing organic waste dumped are the overarching goals of Green VI’s Garden Project. Through enriched education and hands-on farming activities, our gardens foster students and community members to be mindful of their health, well being, environment and social history.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Green VI advocates increased renewable infrastructure, demonstrates renewable energy technologies, and educates our communities about climate change impacts and local solutions.
TONS RECYCLABLES DIVERTED
GREEN BUSINESSES ENGAGED
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↓ HIGH RISK MOSQUITO BREEDING SITES (VG)
Trees Planted for Earth Day 2022
OUR THEMES
Click on our themes below to find out more:
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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