Virgin Islands Conservation Society

24/07/2026

Want to make a real difference in your community? Join our Recycling Team!

Our recycling program is growing, and we need a few extra hands to keep things running smoothly! Whether you have an hour a week or can join every Saturday, your time makes a huge impact.

Why join?
It’s a fantastic way to meet other community members, get fresh air, and take real action for our environment—plus, no experience is needed! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Interested? Email us at [email protected] or chat with us during our next Saturday drop-off!

21/07/2026

We love seeing so many of community members doing their part to recycle! To help keep our recycling program running smoothly, here are a quick couple of gentle reminders for drop-off day:

Drop-Off Time: Please bring your items only between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Saturdays. Arriving during this window ensures our volunteers are on site to receive everything properly and keeps the area tidy.

Follow the Guidelines: Please double-check our sorting guidelines before heading over. Sorting items correctly helps our team immensely and ensures the items are properly recycled!

Thank you all for making this effort possible!

17/07/2026

Another St. Thomas business has officially ditched Styrofoam. FrenchTown Deli is now VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certified, helping reduce single-use waste, protect coastal environments, and keep our islands cleaner.

Own a business or know one that wants to make the switch? Eligible VI Clean Coasts businesses can receive funding to help cover the cost of transitioning to more sustainable alternatives. Learn more, support Eco-Certified businesses, and tag a business you’d love to see go Styrofoam-free next: https://viconservationsociety.org/eco-certified-restaurants/

🌱 Eco-Certification Spotlight 🌱

We’re proud to recognize Frenchtown Deli and Coffee shop in St. Thomas as an Eco-Certified business in the U.S. Virgin Islands 🎉

Through the VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certification Program, Frenchtown Deli has completely eliminated expanded polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, from its business operations.

When speaking about the initiative, they shared, “I saw my Styrofoam floating in the harbor, and I knew it was my trash. I didn’t want to contribute to the pollution.”

Their participation reflects the growing number of local businesses taking practical steps to reduce waste, protect coastal environments, and support cleaner, healthier communities across the Virgin Islands.

👏 Thank you, Frenchtown Deli, for making the switch and helping lead the way toward a more sustainable USVI.

Want more updates like this? Sign up for the VICS newsletter to stay informed about VI Clean Coasts businesses and sustainability efforts across the territory, and learn more about Eco-Certification here: https://viconservationsociety.org/programs/vi-clean-coasts/eco-certification/

Partners:
Virgin Islands Conservation Society
VI Clean Coasts
Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region
Department of Planning and Natural Resources, DPNR

05/07/2026

Fun at the St. John parade with partner, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority! 🌱

26/06/2026

Another St. Thomas business has officially ditched Styrofoam. Rock City Tacos is now VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certified, helping reduce single-use waste, protect coastal environments, and keep our islands cleaner.

Own a business or know one that wants to make the switch? Eligible VI Clean Coasts businesses can receive funding to help cover the cost of transitioning to more sustainable alternatives. Learn more, support Eco-Certified businesses, and tag a business you’d love to see go Styrofoam-free next: https://viconservationsociety.org/eco-certified-restaurants/

🌱 Eco-Certification Spotlight 🌱

We’re proud to recognize Rock City Tacos in St. Thomas as an Eco-Certified business in the U.S. Virgin Islands 🎉

Through the VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certification Program, Rock City Tacos has completely eliminated expanded polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, from its business operations.

This step helps reduce harmful single-use waste, protect coastal environments, and support cleaner, healthier communities across the Virgin Islands.

👏 Thank you, Rock City Tacos, for making the switch and helping lead the way toward a more sustainable USVI.

Want more updates like this? Sign up for the VICS newsletter to stay informed about VI Clean Coasts businesses and sustainability efforts across the territory, and learn more about Eco-Certification here: https://viconservationsociety.org/programs/vi-clean-coasts/eco-certification/

Partners:
Virgin Islands Conservation Society
VI Clean Coasts
Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region
Department of Planning and Natural Resources, DPNR

22/06/2026

🚨 Another St. Thomas business has officially ditched Styrofoam. Picaso’s Coffee St Thomas is now VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certified, helping reduce single-use waste, protect coastal environments, and keep our islands cleaner. 🌴♻️

Own a business or know one that wants to make the switch? Eligible VI Clean Coasts businesses can receive funding to help cover the cost of transitioning to more sustainable alternatives. Learn more, support Eco-Certified businesses, and tag a business you’d love to see go Styrofoam-free next: https://viconservationsociety.org/programs/vi-clean-coasts/eco-certification/

🌱 Eco-Certification Spotlight 🌱

In case you missed it in the VI Clean Coasts newsletter last week, we’re proud to recognize Picaso's Coffee St Thomas as an Eco-Certified business in the U.S. Virgin Islands 🎉

Through the VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certification Program, Picaso's Coffee has completely eliminated expanded polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, from its business operations.

This step helps reduce harmful single-use waste, protect coastal environments, and support cleaner, healthier communities across the Virgin Islands.

When speaking about the initiative, they shared, “Thank you for doing this work!”

👏 Thank you, Picaso's Coffee, for making the switch and helping lead the way toward a more sustainable USVI.

Want more updates like this? Sign up for the VICS newsletter to stay informed about VI Clean Coasts businesses and sustainability efforts across the territory, and learn more about Eco-Certification here: https://viconservationsociety.org/programs/vi-clean-coasts/eco-certification/

Partners:
Virgin Islands Conservation Society
VI Clean Coasts
Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region
Department of Planning and Natural Resources, DPNR

11/06/2026

🚨 Another St. Thomas business has officially ditched Styrofoam. Bernie’s is now VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certified, helping keep our islands cleaner and reducing plastic pollution in the waters we all depend on. 🌴♻️
Own a business or know one that wants to make the switch? Eligible VI Clean Coasts businesses can receive funding to help cover the cost of transitioning to more sustainable alternatives. Learn more, support Eco-Certified businesses, and tag a business you’d love to see go Styrofoam-free next: https://viconservationsociety.org/programs/vi-clean-coasts/eco-certification/

🌱 Eco-Certification Spotlight 🌱

In case you missed it in the VI Clean Coasts newsletter this week, we’re proud to recognize Bernie's in St. Thomas as an Eco-Certified business in the U.S. Virgin Islands 🎉

Through the VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certification Program, Bernie’s has completely eliminated expanded polystyrene, commonly known as Styrofoam, from its business operations.

This step helps reduce harmful single-use waste, protect coastal environments, and support cleaner, healthier communities across the Virgin Islands.

“Y’all are doing good work in the community. We do as much as we can to help. Thank you.” — Bernie’s

👏 Thank you, Bernie’s, for making the switch and helping lead the way toward a more sustainable USVI.

Want more updates like this? Sign up for the VICS newsletter to stay informed about VI Clean Coasts businesses and sustainability efforts across the territory, and learn more about Eco-Certification here: https://viconservationsociety.org/programs/vi-clean-coasts/eco-certification/

Partners:
Virgin Islands Conservation Society
VI Clean Coasts
Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region
Department of Planning and Natural Resources, DPNR

11/06/2026

🌱 Eco-Certification Plus Spotlight 🌱

We’re proud to recognize Polly's at the Pier Cafe in St. Croix as a newly certified Eco-Certification Plus restaurant in the U.S. Virgin Islands 🎉

Polly’s was already Eco-Certified, meaning they had eliminated expanded polystyrene (aka Styrofoam) from their operations. Now, they’ve taken their commitment even further.

Eco-Certification Plus recognizes businesses that voluntarily adopt additional sustainability practices beyond going Styrofoam-free. To earn this designation, restaurants commit to at least three added actions that meaningfully reduce their environmental footprint.

Polly’s earned Eco-Certification Plus by using eco-friendly compostable packaging, setting up recycling for aluminum and glass bottles, and composting food waste. Since implementing these changes, the cafe has reduced its overall waste by half — a powerful example of how practical, day-to-day decisions can create measurable impact.

👏 Thank you for leading by example and helping protect St. Croix’s coastal environment.

Learn more about VI Clean Coasts Eco-Certification:
https://viconservationsociety.org/programs/vi-clean-coasts/eco-certification/

Partners:
Virgin Islands Conservation Society
VI Clean Coasts
Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. EPA Northeast and Caribbean Region
Department of Planning and Natural Resources, DPNR

28/05/2026

Sounds awesome, DPNR! Have fun and learn about Mangrove Lagoon! 💙

DPNR TO OFFER FREE KAYAK TOURS ON ST. THOMAS
https://dpnr.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/051426-Kayak-Tours-Press-Release.pdf
Vouchers will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis to current residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands beginning June 6, 2026.