BASSETERRE: Recycling programmes across St. Kitts and Nevis are gaining momentum following strategic planning meetings between Taiwan ICDF and local environmental authorities this month.
Taiwan ICDF Project Manager Joyce Chang and her team from Let’s Recycle in St. Kitts and Nevis convened with key stakeholders on both islands to establish the 2026 recycling work plan. The Nevis session on January 15 brought together representatives from the Nevis Solid Waste Management Authority and the Nevis Island Administration, whilst the St. Kitts meeting on January 22 included the Solid Waste Management Corporation and the Environmental Department.
The collaborative discussions produced a comprehensive roadmap addressing multiple fronts of the recycling challenge. Planned initiatives include opening new recycling facilities, establishing community recycling stations, and expanding public recycling programmes across the Federation.
Officials also prioritised enhancing operational and digital systems to improve efficiency, developing cardboard recycling capabilities, and preparing recyclables for overseas shipment. Additionally, organisers are planning this year’s recycling competition to boost public engagement.
“These meetings helped translate ideas into concrete actions and timelines,” Chang stated, emphasising the practical focus of the planning sessions.
The partnership between Taiwan and St. Kitts and Nevis represents a systematic approach to environmental sustainability. By coordinating efforts between both islands’ administrations and waste management authorities, the programme aims to create an accessible recycling infrastructure that serves communities across the Federation.
The 2026 work plan marks another phase in the ongoing collaboration to address waste management challenges whilst building environmental resilience throughout St. Kitts and Nevis.