Country: Trinidad and Tobago

Site: Miss Ayana (tourism boat)

Target: Local community and residents; schools and students; staff; civil society.

Short Description

Waste Management - Pollution Reduction” highlights a proactive approach taken by the crew of Miss Ayana in Trinidad and Tobago to address coastal pollution associated with tourism boats.

Initiative overview: the crew members of Miss Ayana conducted a coastal cleanup and waste separation activity at No-Mans-Land, Tobago. This area is frequented by tour boats, making it crucial to prevent waste from entering the ocean. The activity aimed to ensure that boat operators properly manage their waste to protect the marine environment.

Community engagement: during the cleanup, the crew educated other boat operators on the importance of proper waste separation and management practices. This outreach was essential to encourage responsible behavior and ensure the use of bins provided by the Tobago Recycling Resources Initiative.

Environmental impact: the initiative contributed to a reduction in solid waste generation from tourism boat activities. By emphasizing the importance of using designated recycling bins, the crew helped mitigate pollution and promote sustainable practices among boat operators. This project not only improved waste management in a popular coastal area but also fostered greater environmental awareness and responsibility among the local boating community.