Since 1997, The Future Centre and its supporters have been working hard to promote environmental education within the community.2009 saw the first Clean Up Barbados event which was very successful. In 2010, the numbers of participants grew and in 2011 we invite YOUR participation to help spread the word, actively participate and feel part of something worthwhile. (more…)

Clean Up Barbados calls for more attention to illegal dump sites

This is the call from the Project Coordinator and Administrative Director of the Future Centre Trust, implementing organisation for the Clean Up Barbados Campaign taking place today across the nation. The event, in its second year, is focused on cleaning areas noted for littering and illegal dumping. The event is held on the third weekend of each year thanks to its affiliation with the Clean Up The World global initiative implemented in over 120 countries. (more…)

Some 40 groups participated in Clean Up Barbados 2010 with over 800 volunteers! The amount of trash that was collected this year was less than 2009, which could be a good thing, you might say? Not so – it just meant we had less assistance last year with trucks and heavy equipment than we did the year before. Read more here from September 18 2010