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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🏝️ Travel Guide Highlights BUGOUT!
🔆 In a spotlight article on Virgin Gorda in Conde Nast Traveller, we were very pleased to see our BUGOUT programme success at Oil Nut Bay touted as a distinct advantage in attracting visitors to our fair isles. 🌴✨
🦟 Using innovative, nature-based mosquito control solutions in partnership with Debug, BUGOUT Green VI has reduced disease-carrying mosquitoes by over 90% at Oil Nut Bay and other BVI resorts, making a real impact on health and well-being in the Virgin Islands 🦟🌱
📖 Read the full article here: The Ultimate Caribbean Islands for Families Who Hate Planning | Condé Nast Traveler
www.cntraveler.com/story/ultimate-caribbean-islands-for-families-shortlist
📲 Join our WhatsApp channel and call 346-4040 for questions or more information 📲
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🧵 Repair Café at Arts Hub 🪡
🙏 A huge “thank you” is extended to the volunteers, supporters and participants who came out to the Clothing Repair Café this past weekend at Creative Waves Arts Hub in Road Town. ✨Made possible through the collaboration of Green VI, the Arts Hub and the BVI Red Cross, this event brought the community together to repair, reuse, and rethink waste.
👕 Along with a Clothing Repair Lounge hosted by experienced sewists, the Cafe also offered a Clothing Swap option, a DIY Upcycling station and a PhotoBooth for inspiration - all helping to reduce the amount of textile waste heading to the landfill or being burned and giving clothes a second life.
🌎 Every piece of clothing we can swap, repair or reuse makes a positive impact and moves us closer to a more sustainable BVI .
🔍 Want to discover upcoming events and stay connected? Join our WhatsApp channel and call 346-4040 for more information 📲
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🌿 What job can save an island?
💚 Green VI’s Outreach & Communications Officer Nicklous and Rosewood Little Dix Bay’s Sustainability Manager Helen Woolridge had the opportunity to present at the Robinson O’Neal Memorial Primary School Career Day through an interactive skit exploring environmental careers and why they matter.
🎭 Through storytelling, audience participation and real world examples, students explored how careers connected to mosquitoes, coral reefs, marine litter, food security, renewable energy, communications, tourism and even gaming can all play a role in protecting the BVI and the planet we share.
🌎 One of the biggest takeaways was simple: environmental work is not just one job for one type of person. Whether you enjoy science, art, technology, writing, business or helping people, there is space for everyone in building a greener, cleaner and healthier future.
👏 Thank you to the staff and students of Robinson O’Neal Memorial Primary School for having us and engaging so enthusiastically throughout the presentation.
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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. Â
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 âgreeningâ of the BVI Public Serviceâs 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.Â
Renewable Energy
Green VI advocates increased renewable infrastructure, demonstrates renewable energy technologies, and educates our communities about climate change impacts and local solutions.Â
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 âgreeningâ of the BVI Public Serviceâs 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 THEMESÂ
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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.  Weâve 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 âwasteâ 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. Weâve 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 communityÂ
- Our population is not dependent on imports to meet basic needs
- We use innovation and technology to meet our needsÂ
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. Weâve achieved this when:
- We use innovation to solve complex issues
- Weâre able to secure, and excel in, local and international employmentÂ
- 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.Weâve achieved this when:
- 30% of energy needs are provided from renewable sources by 2023.
- Â 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.Â
Weâve achieved this when:
- We have excellent management of our water generation and sewage systemsÂ
- Toxic pollutants no longer enter our waterÂ
- Coral reefs regenerate and fish populations increaseÂ
- We enjoy a high quality of life and harmoniously enjoy the natural beauty of our islands.Â
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