Guadeloupe Transforms Trash into Treasure

The Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe is pursuing an ambitious zero-waste vision. A collective movement is turning the island's waste into valuable resources. This effort combines citizen action, artistic projects, and new public policies. Artists are creating sculptures from discarded plastic, while community groups organize clean-up drives. The government is supporting these initiatives with new recycling rules. Despite this progress, officials report a critical challenge. The systems for processing and recycling materials need significant improvement. Strengthening these waste recovery channels remains an urgent priority for the island.