EDUCATION
True environmental progress in the BVI is a unified mission. By collaborating with every sector – from policy-makers to classrooms and households – we work together toward a greener, cleaner, healthier BVI through our Green Schools and Green Certification pathways.
OPPORTUNITY
As our community journey toward a greener British Virgin Islands, empowering every resident – from youth to business leaders – with environmental knowledge is essential. The opportunity exists to foster a culture of lifelong learning and critical thinking, equipping all sectors of society to make sustainable choices that protect both public health and our natural resources.
OUR APPROACH
Green VI acts as a facilitator for learning by delivering fun, interactive, and accessible educational programs. We partner with schools, faith-based organizations, and community groups to integrate environmental education into daily life and support capacity-building across the Territory.
Resources
Through the collaborative SMART Schools project and in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Green VI is integrating environmental sustainability into the BVI public school system. With 13 of 15 schools now SMART Certified, we continue to scale this educational impact through our dedicated Green Schools programme. This initiative fosters resilience and environmental awareness in every student by deploying practical, hands-on systems – including recycling stations, school gardens, mosquito control protocols, clean drinking water systems, and energy efficiency audits and retrofits – as well as curriculum-aligned activities and lessons.
Resources
Access practical guides, educational toolkits, and interactive materials designed for all ages and sectors. We equip educators, businesses, and community members with the knowledge and tools needed to drive everyday sustainability across the BVI.
Green My Life
Empowering every resident to make small, impactful choices where they live, work, and play. Discover simple, daily actions tailored for island living – from cutting plastic waste and conserving water to supporting local food systems – that together protect the beauty and health of our BVI home.
Get Involved
Sustainability belongs to all of us. Whether you are an educator, student, business owner, or community member, there are hands-on ways to support a greener BVI. Join our outreach activities, volunteer at local events, or bring Green VI initiatives into your workplace and school – because lasting change happens when we take action together.
GREEN CERTIFICATION
Sustainable development requires a shared standard across the entire economy. The Green Certification initiative provides businesses with the education, practical tools, and operational systems needed to implement green practices, recognizing achievements through Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Leader Accreditations. This programme, developed alongside the Ministry of Natural Resources, channels essential resources into environmental betterment via its dedicated Green Fund. The data and operational models derived from this framework provide the technical guidance needed to support the future Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Plan.
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.
RESOURCES
Our Garden Lesson Plans that have been adopted into the BVI National Curriculum, our Waste Lesson Plans, our BugOut Lesson Plans and our Water lesson Plans can be found here. You can also find Green Tips and links to online resources for use in your home, school, office, or community.
GREEN MY LIFE
Want to learn more on how to green your life, your home, your school, your business, your travel, your event? It is easier and cheaper than you think! An added bonus is that you will be supporting local businesses.
GET INVOLVED
Want to join us as a volunteer, an intern, join or organise a clean up or event, or want to be trained as an outreach officer? We have different opportunities for all ages. Contact us to find out more.
BUGOUT
This 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 vector control operations. After three years of success on Virgin Gorda, we’re now working closely with the BVI Government to roll out a BugOut pilot on Tortola.
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BUSINESSES ENGAGED
CHURCHES ENGAGED
GREEEN SCHOOLS
FEATURED PROGRAMMES
EVENTS
Throughout the year, Green VI hosts and supports dynamic events across Tortola and sister islands in the British Virgin Islands. From Earth Week celebrations and community clean-ups to interactive workshops, eco-fairs, and local awareness campaigns, our events bring people of all ages together. By connecting schools, businesses, church groups, and residents, we turn environmental education into collective action – fostering community pride and driving real progress toward a greener, cleaner, healthier BVI.
CLEAN-UPS
Hands-on action that brings communities together to protect coastlines, roadsides, and shared spaces across the BVI. By removing litter, these volunteer efforts safeguard our island ecosystems while directly eliminating mosquito breeding sites to protect public health. Ultimately, these clean-ups aim to instill a strong sense of national pride, inspiring every resident to take ownership of our environment and community well-being.
COMPOSTING & FOOD GARDENS
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil and grow your own fresh, healthy produce right at home. These practical sessions guide residents through simple, small-scale composting systems and home gardening methods tailored for island living, making food sovereignty accessible to every household while reducing landfill waste.
LESSON PLANS
Local Lesson Plans have been developed for Waste and Water Management, and our Garden Lesson Plans have been incorporated into the BVI National Curriculum. The Garden lesson plans aim to utilize our school gardens as classrooms to connect the natural world to core academic subjects such as math, science and English. Download Lessons on our Resource Page
PRESENTATIONS
Presentations on waste, climate change and sustainability have been developed and contain local information and statistics. Contact us at [email protected] for more information.
PUBLICATIONS
Over the years, we have had numerous publications and articles published. Read More
FACE TO FACE ENGAGEMENTS
Nothing is more powerful than direct, personal interaction. Through our outreach, Green VI team members directly to listen, share practical solutions, and discuss vector control, waste management, and recycling. Investing this time to engage face-to-face builds trust, empowers residents with tools to safeguard their own health, and strengthens the community connections needed to solve environmental challenges together.
FIELD TRIPS
We learn best by doing and experiencing. Our field trips take students and community members beyond the classroom – touring local recycling and upcycling facilities, visiting the Pockwood Pond incinerator, and collecting water samples to test for microplastics in BVI waters. These hands-on experiences bridge theory and reality, deepening our collective understanding of our island’s life-support systems, the challenges we face, and the practical solutions needed to protect human health and our environment.
ADOPT A SPOT
Our Adopt a Spot program builds genuine community partnerships to keep our islands clean, healthy, and resilient. By leading local clean-ups, promoting recycling, and conducting door-to-door outreach, community groups actively reduce mosquito breeding sites and divert waste away from dumpsites. Adopt a Spot offers a hands-on way to take ownership of your neighbourhood – fostering civic pride, personal responsibility, and lasting environmental awareness.
Ready to make a difference in your area? Contact us at [email protected] to adopt your spot today.
CHAIR-ity
For five years, Green VI and Nutmeg Designs hosted the annual CHAIR-ity exhibit and auction – an innovative project where students, businesses, and community members turned repurposed materials into creative seating. Participants transformed discarded items into functional art, showcasing practical ways to reuse, repair, and recycle. The chairs were auctioned off to raise funds for Green VI’s ongoing education programs, combining artistic expression, environmental awareness, and community support in a fun, year-round initiative.
GLASS STUDIO
Our Glass Studio, our most well-known project, exemplified our mission by making environmental issues fun and engaging. Visitors to our original Cane Garden Bay Studio were entertained and educated as they watched glassblowers transform old bottles into works of art, seeing firsthand how waste can become a valuable resource. It served as a popular field trip for BVI students, visitors, government officials, and VIPs – raising dynamic awareness around waste management and circular economy. We look forward to reinstating the Glass Studio on Virgin Gorda in the coming years.
OUR WATER CAMPAIGN
Our Water Campaign is dedicated to eliminating single-use plastic bottles across our islands by making safe, high-quality alternatives accessible to all. We have installed atmospheric water generators (AWGs) in local schools and EcoParks, harvesting pure drinking water straight from the air. By combining innovative hydration technologies, strategic partnerships – including close collaboration with local water companies – and community education, we promote clean water solutions that protect public health, safeguard our marine environment, and build long-term island resilience.
ENERGY
Tapping into the power of our local sunshine, wind, and other renewable sources, the BVI is building a resilient energy future, reducing our reliance on imported fuels and paving the way for a greener territory.