The principals of a recycling and manufacturing plant broke ground on their project yesterday in Gladstone Road Industrial Park, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper touting the project as groundbreaking and in line with the government’s strong stance on environmental issues. Eden Recycling and Manufacturing Limited’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andrew McFall said the project will lead to a “greener” Bahamas by transforming waste management in the country through the reduction of plastic pollution. He explained that the facility will initially focus on handling plastic waste from major sectors like tourism, agriculture, and education, and then grow into a manufacturing plant producing eco-friendly plastic products, further expanding into the production of electrical and plumbing pipes and fittings.
He said the project aims to reduce the reliance on imports, create new jobs, and support local businesses. “It is the physical realization of a vision that will reshape how we as a country confront one of our greatest challenges, plastic pollution,” said McFall. He added: “What we are building here is a vision for a greener, more sustainable Bahamas at Eden Recycling and Manufacturing Limited.
Our mission is clear, to transform how we manage waste in this country, by offering innovative, local recycling solutions that will reduce environmental impact, lessen our dependency on imports, and create new jobs and skill sets within our community.” This facility promises to be fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Cooper said improving waste management in the country will also help to improve the overall reputation of the government.
He praised McFall and his team for bringing such a recycling plant into development. He also emphasized the critical role sustainable tourism plays in attracting people to The Bahamas, and the importance of innovation in the work countries are doing to mitigate the effects of climate change. “I fully expect that in the future, the recycling arm of this entity will become even more robust than the manufacturing,” said Cooper.
“I see that in the future. I share your vision, Andrew, but I think that is a part of the vision of our country, and I know that you would play an important role in making it happen. “So, today is a significant milestone in your company’s efforts towards the sustainability of our country and a sustainable future.
“As the minister responsible for tourism, I want to tell you that sustainable tourism is critical in our mandate moving forward. It is a part of our product, and it’s a part of protecting our destination.” He explained that in polls, 75 percent of the people who visit The Bahamas say sustainability is important to them.
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Plastic recycling and manufacturing plant breaks ground
The principals of a recycling and manufacturing plant broke ground on their project yesterday in Gladstone Road Industrial Park, with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper touting the project as groundbreaking and in line...