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After a tough 2021, the people of Curaçao are determined to start off the new year in positive fashion. At Mambo Beach, for example, a popular hotspot for tourists in the southwest of the island, six recycling stations were installed in January. The initiative is the result of a collaboration between Mambo Beach Boulevard, local social enterprise Green Phenix, and the TUI Care Foundation, and is aimed at battling the high volume of waste that is accumulated in the area on a daily basis in a sustainable and circular way.
Brand-new recycling stations
As a result of its appeal to tourists, the Mambo Beach area has to deal with a lot of waste every day. In the past, this waste was dealt with in a rather general manner without attention to the importance of sorting and recycling. With help of Green Phenix and the TUI Care Foundation, the local decision-makers are now trying to improve that process. The six recycling stations on the boulevard itself will collect three types of waste separately (aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and other waste) and Green Phenix will take care of the recycling process.
There is more, though, because Green Phenix wants to take it a step further and use the opportunity to tell people about the importance of sustainable practices, especially for regions like Curaçao. That’s why people interested in sustainability and the circular economy can also visit the Green Phenix recycling facility at Sambil, just to the north of the island’s capital, Willemstad. The organization provides visitors with the chance to take an educational tour through the process of plastic recycling with the added expertise of a specialized guide. This ranges from the visualization of how important waste reduction is to practical tips on how to promote sustainability on the island and in the Dutch Caribbean.
Why Mambo Beach?
As one of the most popular spots for tourists on the island, Mambo Beach makes for a good location to work on sustainable development. The many shops, restaurants, bars, and other entertainment venues along Mambo Beach Boulevard generate jobs and income for the island, its economy, and its people, but also a lot of waste and pressure on the local nature. Therefore, it’s the perfect place to explore initiatives and policies aimed at promoting and supporting forms of more sustainable development. After all, much of Curaçao’s future depends on how well the islands and its people can strike a balance between economic growth and the preservation of local nature.
Interested in Green Phenix and their initiatives in Curaçao? Get in touch with them via their website or drop us a message at Future Islands and we’ll help you on!
The basis for this article was originally published on www.greenphenix.com in January 2022.
