Antigua and Barbuda took an early lead in the regional eco-movement by banning single-use plastic bags in 2016. But without robust recycling systems, the islands have struggled to keep up, until now.
Enter Good Humans 268, the passionate local NGO behind a bold new initiative to make household recycling mandatory across the nation. Their kerbside collection pilot programme is already gaining traction, with dozens of households signed up and a goal to reach every home on the island within five years.
The driving force behind the campaign is Joshuanette Francis, a determined advocate for both the environment and disability rights. In just two years, her team has placed hundreds of recycling bins in schools and diverted over one million containers from landfill. Now, they’re turning their attention to homes.
For EC$45 a month, residents can join the programme, which includes regular pick-up and sorting at Good Humans’ John Hughes base. Recyclables are then shipped off-island, transformed into items like fabric for T-shirts, and returned, closing the loop in a truly sustainable way.
Francis says. “It’s vital to think about all the things we consume and how we can reduce that. What we can’t reduce we have to recycle.”
Want to learn more about this movement and how you can be part of it?Pick up the latest issue of Luxury Locations Magazine on island or check out our digital version online now to read the full story and find out how to get involved in building a cleaner, greener Antigua.
