INNOVATION
We actively cultivate innovation by seeking out and adopting practical, modern ideas, methods, and products. By prioritizing nature-based bio-solutions and honouring traditional wisdom – from a time when living green was simply a way of life – we blend time-tested heritage with forward-thinking technology to protect human health and regenerate our islands.
Valley Hill EcoHive Concept
OPPORTUNITY
Complex problems require integrated solutions. Many of our projects combine waste, water, energy, and education in innovative ways. We draw on everything from cutting-edge tech and bio-solutions to traditional island practices – honouring our heritage of living green to create practical, multi-themed solutions that protect community and environmental health.
OUR APPROACH
To strengthen best practices and green leadership across all our work, we collaborate with the best and brightest local, regional, and international experts. We combine modern innovation – including practical bio-solutions – with traditional island wisdom. By bringing these diverse perspectives together, we deliver practical, community-driven solutions.
FEATURED PROGRAMMES
BugOut
Initiated in 2017 on Virgin Gorda, this internationally recognised community-driven programme has successfully suppressed the invasive, disease-causing Aedes aegypti mosquito in key resorts. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes cause diseases such as Zika, dengue, and chikungunya. Innovation, education, clean-ups and community participation are integrated into safe, data-driven integrated vector control operations. We continue to partner with the Government to expand mosquito awareness and community action throughout the BVI.
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.
Green Schools
Together, the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports and Green VI are making our school campuses increasingly resilient, sustainable, and self-sufficient. By integrating best practices across waste, water, energy, and education into everyday routines, we pair traditional island wisdom with modern technology – like air-to-water generators for plastic-free drinking water and regenerative agriculture gardens that boost local food sovereignty – to teach practical life skills and safeguard student health.
EcoParks
Green VI’s EcoParks demonstrate how communities and nature thrive together through practical innovation. Designed as scalable Centres of Excellence for small island states, each park features live, operational systems across waste, water, energy, food security, and education. By blending traditional island wisdom with modern technology, EcoParks inspire residents, entrepreneurs, and visitors to protect human health and build local self-reliance.
We Recycle
Transforming waste into a resource requires practical systems and community action. Through our We All Recycle initiative, we bring innovative waste management to life through accessible recycling networks, data-driven collection, and local processing. By turning everyday materials into new island opportunities and keeping waste out of our environment, we protect public health and build the foundation for a thriving circular economy.
ECOPARKS ESTABLISHED
BUSINESSES ENGAGED
MOSQUITO LAB ESTABLISHED VG
SCHOOL GARDENS
INNOVATION EXAMPLES
WOLBACHIA TOOL
Through our BugOut project, we deploy Wolbachia – a non-toxic, naturally occurring bacterium – as an innovative biological solution to suppress disease-carrying mosquito populations. By releasing non-biting, Wolbachia-treated male mosquitoes to mate with wild females, egg hatching is prevented, naturally curbing mosquito numbers without chemical sprays. This safe, non-GMO vector management tool safeguards public health while protecting fragile island biodiversity and keeping our surrounding ecosystems intact.
ANAEROBIC DIGESTER
At our VG EcoPark, we demonstrate how local organic waste can be transformed into valuable, renewable resources. Using an off-grid HomeBiogas anaerobic digester, natural micro-organisms break down food scraps and organic material in an oxygen-free system. This closed-loop process generates two essential outputs: clean, renewable biogas for cooking and a nutrient-rich liquid bio-fertilizer to nourish our soils. It is a practical, nature-based bio-solution that diverts waste from landfills, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthens island self-reliance.
PLASTIC FAB LAB
As part of the PROMAR project, the Plastic Fab Lab is a hands-on workspace where ocean-bound plastic waste is transformed into valuable, useful items for our community. By combining local craftsmanship with open-source processing technology, this initiative turns localized recycling into an active engine for innovation. It keeps toxic debris off our beaches, educates the next generation on circular design, and proves that small island communities can turn local waste streams into real economic and environmental value.
ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC FILM
Sunew’s Organic Photovoltaic Film (OPV) is the third generation solar cell technology. Through a fully sustainable production chain, it is the greenest energy generation alternative and has the lowest carbon footprint among solar generation technologies. Sunew’s OPV differs from previous technologies due to its versatility. It enables energy generation on any surface, from smart buildings glass facades to vehicles and urban furniture.
UPCYCLING
Through innovation and collaboration, we are building a Centre of Excellence for local business development that turns waste streams into new green enterprises, jobs, and sustainable products. We currently produce glass aggregate for construction, mulch from green waste, and transform local plastic waste into durable recycling bins, outdoor furniture, signage, and souvenirs. To further close the loop, we are actively expanding our pipeline to include a ReStore for building materials, Reuse & Repair services, recycled paper and rubber products, sargassum-based goods, textile waste upcycling, used oil recovery, and using organic byproducts for local mushroom farming.
WATER GENERATION
At our EcoParks and local schools, we demonstrate cutting-edge atmospheric water generation alongside rapid-response filtration to ensure safe, reliable drinking water across our islands. Utilizing Nube Air to Water Generators by Innovaqua, we harvest pure drinking water directly from the air—cutting single-use plastic bottles while showcasing practical, decentralized bio-tech. For crisis resilience, we feature technologies like Waves For Water filtration systems, demonstrating how portable, high-impact filters can instantly provide clean water during disaster recovery and emergencies.
EDUCATION
We have many fun and interactive ways to help people of all ages understand how to make daily choices that lead to positive behaviour changes that protect their health, that of their families as well as the environment that sustains us.