TV News: Abandoned Boat
News | November 21, 2022
ZBM TV News reports on the removal of an abandoned sailboat that washed ashore during Hurricane Fiona. Amy Shillingford, KBB's Project Lead for the Abandoned Boats Project, gives an update on the status of the project, number of boats removed to date, and next steps regarding... Read more
Abandoned yacht lifted out of Ferry Reach
News | November 18, 2022
A sailboat that washed ashore during a recent hurricane has been removed as part of a collaborative effort to clean up the island’s inshore waters. The vessel has been left abandoned at Stone Crusher Corner on Kindley Field Road, St George’s. Environmental charity Keep... Read more
Collaborative Group Maintaining Railway Trail
News | November 17, 2022
Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] is collaborating with the Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC], the Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Parks in a project aimed at maintaining the railway trail for all to enjoy. A spokesperson said, “The ... Read more
Help your health: say no to single-use plastic
News | November 16, 2022
Endocrine disrupting chemicals, also known as hormonally active agents, are chemicals found in our environment that can interfere with the normal function of our body’s endocrine system. These chemicals can be found in almost every type of product we buy, particularly plastics... Read more
Food Hub moves on plastics initiative
News | November 15, 2022
FoodHub and FourStar locations has ceased automatically giving out utensils and napkins, the organisation has announced. They said the initiative, an effort to help the planet and decrease their environmental footprint, comes after statements by Walter Roban, the Minister of ... Read more
Chaplain who stumbled on huge area of trash asks: ‘what has happened to our community?’
News | November 4, 2022
A chaplain has branded illegal dumping on a huge swathe of land as “unforgivable”. Kevin Santucci was walking in the area with his wife when they stumbled across an area he estimates to be about 70ft by 40ft full of abandoned bikes, car parts, appliances and other trash. ... Read more
Beyond Plastic names 20 new corporate champions
News | October 27, 2022
An environmental campaign group has named 21 companies as “champions” in the campaign to remove single-use plastics from their operations. Beyond Plastic Bermuda has launched the programme to encourage businesses in every industry on the island to reduce their employ... Read more
Collaboration fosters sustainability, circularity at Butterfield Bermuda Championship
News | October 27, 2022
D.A. Points learns about Bermuda's efforts to reduce waste on the islandPrior to the 2022 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, D.A. Points learns about Keep Bermuda Beautiful and their efforts to reduce waste and eliminate litter through action and education on the island. Furt... Read more
Golfers Partner With KBB To Help Clean Up
News | October 26, 2022
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship and professional golfer DA Points are partnering with Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB] to clean-up and give back to the west end communities. A spokesperson said, “The Butterfield Bermuda Championship and PGA TOUR p... Read more
Beyond Plastic Champions Programme Launches
News | October 25, 2022
Beyond Plastic Bermuda announced the launch of its programme for Bermuda businesses, ‘Beyond Plastic Champions’. A spokesperson said, “The Beyond Plastic Champions programme is designed to recognise and encourage organisations in every industry on the island to tak... Read more