Installed April 2024
Inspired by World Earth Day, officials from Kooyman, Newport and the National Conservation Commission (NCC) entered a partnership under Hydrate Caribbean at Folkestone Beach. Extending the programme’s reach to yet another public space in Barbados, this location was carefully chosen by sponsor, Kooyman. Folkestone Park & Marine Reserve holds the distinction of being the first and only legislated Marine Protected Area in Barbados.
This 26th water station symbolizes Newport’s unwavering dedication to combating plastic pollution, aligning perfectly with this year’s World Earth Day theme: Planet vs. Plastics.
At the launch, Charlene Mullin, Marketing Officer at Kooyman Barbados, explained how their sponsorship supports the initiative.
“Kooyman is excited to partner with Hydrate Caribbean for this venture. As long-time supporters of sustainability projects throughout the Caribbean, we felt that this partnership fit well with our company ethos. We hope that this installation will help to decrease the use of single use plastics.”
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