GET INVOLVED
It takes a community to be plastic free!
Volunteering for cleanups or other community events puts change into motion - and it is a lot of fun!
Here is a great example of community action and collaboration:
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As a resident of Sint Maarten, doing your part to reduce single-use plastics is crucial for both the environment and your health. Plastic pollution harms our environment and breaks down into microplastics that contaminate our food and water, posing serious health risks. By taking simple actions to reduce your plastic waste – you can make a big difference!
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Where to ditch?
If you tried your best, but for any reason, you are not able to avoid certain plastics in your life,
there are a few locations on Sint Maarten where you can bring certain waste to give it a new life:
Drop off your #2 and #5 plastics at Perpetual Plastics in Cole Bay, next to Burger King. You can see the # plastic often on the bottom of an item. Open on Tue & Fri from 9:00am - 4pm.
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Meadowlands provides bins where you can drop of for recycling: cardboard, plastic bottles, and aluminium cans. They are located opposite Carrefour on Bush Road.
A foundation that tackles food waste, supports vulnerable families, and runs a thrift store. Donate 2nd hand clothing, toys, furniture, appliances, instead of throwing it away.
Alternative project idea with a message
Organising a cleanup is not the only way you can help foster environmental awareness.
You can also do this in other ways. Check out the video below for some inspiration.
Tip: reduce single-use plastics in your activities
Even if your community initiative is not focussed on the environment,
you can still help by reducing the amount of single-use plastic you use.
A non-profit organization that aim to preserve and enhance the natural environment of St. Maarten in the present moment and for generations to come through a variety of education, preservation, and research initiatives.
Implements a wide range of programs including restoring fragile ecosystems, educating community leaders and kids to care about their island home, and been the catalyst for community actions and legislation.
Find volunteer opportunities that fit your skills, schedule, and passions at your fingertips! Connect with youth programs, animal welfare, environmental conservation, or other causes, in need of your support.