Antigua and Barbuda’s journey toward environmental sustainability took another major step forward on Thursday with the handover of 44 household recycling bins by local non-profit Good Humans 268 Inc. to residents of the Turtle Bay and Deep Bay communities.
The event, part of the growing Student Community Service Recycling Project, aims to transform national attitudes toward waste management, starting at the household level and expanding into businesses and events. The lightweight, collapsible bins may be modest in appearance, but they carry significant potential in the fight to reduce landfill waste and protect Antigua and Barbuda’s fragile ecosystem.
“We are here today to hand over 44 fabric bins to the Turtle Bay and Deep Bay Homeowners Association as part of our national recycling project,” said Joshuanette Francis, founding member of Good Humans 268 Inc. “This is just the beginning. We’re working to create what we call eco-communities, where everyone—homes, businesses, and events—plays a part in protecting our environment.”
Residents will deposit their recyclables—mainly plastic bottles and aluminum cans—into the bins at home, then transfer the contents to central heavy-duty collection bins at the communities’ designated “trash house.” From there, Good Humans 268 Inc. manages collection and partners with the Antigua Waste Recycling Corporation to ensure the items are properly processed and shipped off-island for recycling.
Louisa Tubbs, a member of the Turtle Bay and Deep Bay Property Owners Association Committee, expressed gratitude for the initiative. “We are really happy to have this opportunity to offer recycling to our members. Anything that keeps waste out of the landfill is a win for our community and our country,” she said.
This bin handover marks one of several planned community rollouts, with Good Humans 268 Inc. calling on other neighborhoods to join the cause. The larger goal is to foster a culture of environmental responsibility, reduce landfill fires, and inspire youth and adults alike to be proactive stewards of the environment.
As Francis noted, “This movement is growing because people care. It’s not just about bins—it’s about changing how we live.”
With Turtle Bay and Deep Bay now on board, Antigua and Barbuda’s “green revolution” continues to build momentum—one household at a time.
