The Tribune

THOUGH not so pleasant to most people, waste can actually help lower the cost of business and improve our environmental omissions.

The students of both Aquinas College and CV Bethel High School, recently learned more about how to reduce, reuse and recycle while touring the facilities of the Bahamas’ largest waste management company, Bahamas Waste. The students toured the facilities, learned about the services provided and were given a demonstration of how biodiesel is produced and then used to fuel the Bahamas Waste fleet.

“The process of recycling and making biodiesel was very interesting and captivating as students were amazed by how simple garbage could be turned into useful products,” said Raymond Knight, a biology teacher at Aquinas College.

“The knowledge obtained on the tour will be useful to them as they prepare to take their SAT 2 biology examinations.”

Brenville Ferguson, Michael King and Carlton Strachan helped to facilitate the tours and the teachers both noted how accommodating and helpful the team was. Knight, Biology Teacher at Aquinas College, also commented, “I enjoy these tours as it gives students an invaluable experience about the vast innovations and possibilities that recycling waste can achieve. The tour also eroded any negative notions or perceptions about working with ‘garbage’. There is a lot of potential for the Bahamas if they should consider serious waste management.”

Chanise Bailey, the teacher from CV Bethel, said, “It was an eye-opening experience to learn about biodiesel especially in that the students had no idea that that area of waste existed. They recorded information, wrote notes and asked endless questions. Overall it was a remarkable experience that the students still talk about.”

CV Bethel has already planned two additional tours of the facilities, and the teacher at Aquinas College noted that he looks forward to bringing more students to tour Bahamas Waste, as it is an extremely valuable experience for students. Tours or school visits can be organised by contacting Ethelyn Davis or Karon Gordon at Bahamas Waste at (242) 361-6841.