A new wave of climate-conscious action is sweeping across Antigua and Barbuda as residents of Turtle Bay and Deep Bay embrace the island’s latest environmental initiative. Thanks to local non-profit Good Humans 268 Inc., dozens of households now have new tools in the fight against waste—44 reusable recycling bins distributed during a community handover ceremony on Thursday.
The initiative is a branch of the successful Student Community Service Recycling Project and forms part of the wider vision to establish eco-communities across the island. The goal: to divert as much recyclable material as possible away from the landfill, reduce environmental degradation, and cultivate sustainable habits in every corner of society.
“Our hope is that every home, every business, every event starts to think differently about waste,” said Joshuanette Francis, who leads the project. “Recycling has to be a way of life in Antigua and Barbuda.”
Participating households will use the bins to collect cans and bottles, which are then consolidated into large, centralized bins. For a small monthly fee, Good Humans 268 Inc. manages the pickup, ensuring the materials are routed through the Antigua Waste Recycling Corporation for responsible processing and export.
“We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built so far,” said Francis. “And it’s exciting to see communities like Turtle Bay and Deep Bay stepping forward as early adopters of this vision.”
Louisa Tubbs, a representative of the communities’ Property Owners Association, emphasized the importance of collective responsibility. “We are all in. It’s good to see something positive happening, and it’s even better knowing that we’re part of a bigger national effort.”
The bin handover is just one piece of a broader strategy by Good Humans 268 Inc. to create lasting environmental change. With plans to replicate this model in other neighborhoods and introduce “Eco Events” and “Eco Businesses,” the organization is carving a path toward a cleaner, more sustainable Antigua and Barbuda.
“This is about shifting culture, not just collecting cans,” Francis added. “Our young people are learning by doing. And now our homeowners are doing the same.”
If the enthusiastic response from Turtle Bay and Deep Bay is any indication, the Eco-Community model is poised to become a cornerstone of the island’s waste reduction strategy—lighting the way for others to follow.
