Every year thousands of plastic wastes make their way into the ocean. Schools produce an alarming amount of waste that is all sent to the landfill. The student population on the island is an estimated 16767, and the teachers and other personnel on the school compounds are another estimated 5 000 persons. There needs to be more exposure to conservation, waste reduction and circular economies. Generally, there is a waste problem on the island as the average population needs to link waste reduction, or its proper disposal, with human health or healthy ecosystems. Moreover, many people are concerned about providing for their families on a day-to-day basis. They are not immediately concernedwith or aware of the long-term repercussions of their actions now.

To combat this global problem, we have designed a youth environment stewardship program. Recycling bins will be placed on the schools? compound and students will be encouraged to recycle plastic bottles and aluminum can. We intend to vigorously attack the root of the plastic crisis, within schools, via hands on education, and active participation of the students in the entire process. To address the crisis, we have strategically designed the following objectives.