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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🎄 Merry Christmas
💚 As we gather with our loved ones today, let’s pause to be grateful for the planet we call home. The land, the sea and the communities that sustain us are all part of the gift.
🌍 May this season be filled with joy, connection and a little extra care for our environment. Small mindful choices today help protect tomorrow.
🎁 Wishing you a peaceful and love filled Christmas from all of us at Green VI.
#MerryChristmas #GreenVI #ProtectThePlanet
🎅 Ho Ho Ho❗️
🎄 ’Twas the day before an Eco Christmas, and some last minute swaps were still to be made!
✳️ Small choices, such as saving or composting leftovers, reusing wrapping paper and reaching for non-plastic utensils help cut holiday waste where it matters most - right here in the BVI.
🎉 Being festive does not have to mean being wasteful. A little eco-intention goes a long way toward protecting the place we call home.
💚 Naughty or nice, there’s still time to choose green. Happy Holidays from all of us at Green VI!
#GreenVI #EcoChristmas #SaveThePlanet
🎅🏾 ’Tis the Season of Bounty!
🎄Our trivia series continues with a look at holiday habits that have a big impact in small island spaces. Christmas celebrations bring joy, but they can also bring excess packaging, food waste and an increase in single-use and plastic items.
✳️ In the BVI, that extra waste doesn’t travel far - it ends up right here in our communities and landfills.
🎁 One way to soften these impacts is by being more intentional about our holiday habits - from how we wrap gifts to how we plan meals and how we avoid disposable items. Small choices add up.
👏🏽 Supporting local businesses and gifting shared experiences can also help cut down on packaging, shipping and unnecessary waste.
🤔 Think you know the answer to today’s trivia? Drop your guess in the comments. And while you’re at it, tell us one simple way you try to reduce waste during the holidays.
#GreenVI #SustainableHolidays #TriviaTuesday
FEATURED PROGRAMMES
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 Government, we’re expanding mosquito education 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.
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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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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