The BCRC-Caribbean is hosting a Webinar on the project “Demonstration of the Environmentally Sound Management of Used Mobile Phones and Computing Equipment in Trinidad and Tobago”. Follow the links below to join. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Data security is an important factor to consider when handing over old/ end of life technology for recycling. Learn how to protect your digital data with our video: Learn Protect Your Data Then Recycle (youtube.com)

Learn how to properly manage your electronics to greatly increase their longevity with our video: Make Your Tech Last Longer (youtube.com)

On July 12th, 2024, the BCRC–Caribbean had the pleasure of being part of the Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) 2024. We would like to extend our thanks to the Cropper Foundation and Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) for this opportunity to collaborate.

The BCRC – Caribbean is pleased to announce that it entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with The Partnership Initiative on Sustainable Land Management (PILSM). This partnership seeks to further bolster the collaboration between both organizations.

The BCRC-Caribbean is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified consulting team for the development of a Digital Learning Hub (DLH) and communications strategy to promote the availability and use of the DLH. Deadline:  September 15, 2024. For more information, visit our website.

The BCRC-Caribbean is seeking to recruit a consulting team to develop a regional assessment on the capacity of customs and border control agencies to identify and manage trade in hazardous chemicals and develop a regional training programme. Visit bcrc-caribbean.org/our-projects/c… !

On July 24th, 2024, the BCRC – Caribbean hosted its 10th Annual Steering Committee Meeting, which was held in-person at the Hilton Resort Barbados and virtually via Zoom Meetings.

On July 25th–26th,2024, the BCRC-Caribbean hosted a two-day Regional Validation Workshop under Output 1.1 "Legislative and Institutional Framework” of GEF ISLANDS at the Hilton Hotel in Barbados and virtually via Zoom Meetings.

Learn how you can recycle your old tech in this video: youtube.com/watch?v=m9uTnF… #HELLO #HelpElectronicsLiveLonger

End-of-life mobile phones and computing equipment can contain hazardous components so critical that they are handled and dismantled properly. See the following link to learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=uOiaDb… #HELLO #HelpElectronicsLiveLonger

The BCRC – Caribbean is pleased to share with you The News Wave for the latest issue of our newsletter! Read about the exciting work and projects that the Centre has engaged with.

The BCRC-Caribbean is seeking to recruit an individual consultant to assess the material flow of PVC wastes from selected sectors in 6 project countries and identify ESM options for same. Deadline: October 13, 2024. For more information, please visit our website: Opportunities

The BCRC–Caribbean is executing the project entitled "Testing of Guidance on the Development of Plastic Waste Inventories and Testing the Technical Guidelines on the Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Plastics” across Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Lucia, and Suriname.

The Ministry of Planning and Development and the BCRC-Caribbean are executing the project entitled ‘Capacity Development to Catalyze Actions and Commitments at the National and Global Level to Reduce Plastic Pollution Including in the Marine Environment’ in Trinidad and Tobago.

📢The BCRC–Caribbean currently has three (3) open consultancy opportunities for your consideration.🔗 If you are interested in applying for these consultancies, please follow this link for further details: Opportunities – BCRC Caribbean (bcrc-caribbean.org)

On September 16th of every year, we celebrate World Ozone Day for the efforts that have gone into healing the ozone layer. The BCRC-Caribbean is doing our part through projects such as the (RAC) proposal in collaboration with the UNDP.

On Thursday, September 12th, 2024, the BCRC-Caribbean hosted the National Validation Workshop for Trinidad and Tobago under the GEF ISLANDS Activity 2.1.1 “Identification of Stockpiles and Development of Disposal Strategies" at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre.

The BCRC–Caribbean was pleased to take part in the International Coastal Clean-up 2024. The event took place at Chagville Beach, Chaguaramas on Saturday, September 14th, 2024.

The BCRC–Caribbean has facilitated 2 Virtual Inception meetings for the projects “Development of a Biopesticides Registration Manual and Training Programme for the Caribbean Region” and “Development of a sustainable Training Programme on Pesticides Registration for the Caribbean”