The Tribune

By FAY SIMMONS

Tribune Education Reporter

jsimmons@tribunemedia.net

Dillon Evans, a student at Aquinas College, has earned the top prize in the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) “Cans for Kids” collection contest, thanks to his impressive environmental stewardship.

Dillon collected an incredible 11,000 aluminium cans, equalling 364 pounds of recyclable material, in support of the BNT’s initiative that encourages youth involvement in conservation and recycling.

As a reward for his outstanding contribution, Dillon was presented with a Samsung Galaxy tablet. In addition, Aquinas College received a floating trophy to commemorate their achievement, while Dillon’s teacher was awarded a gift basket and a $400 travel voucher.

“It’s an honour to be able to make a difference and to know there’s something I can do to inspire others. Our school can be the stomping grounds for other young people and can guide them to becoming more environmentally aware,” said Dillon. 

The Cans for Kids initiative, part of the BNT’s broader effort to promote conservation, encourages children across the Bahamas to collect and recycle aluminium cans, helping to reduce waste and raise awareness about sustainability. Last year’s contest resulted in more than 2,000 pounds of aluminium cans collected, contributing to the BNT’s National Parks Day celebration.

In anticipation of this year’s National Parks Day on April 26, the BNT is once again launching a recycling drive, continuing their commitment to environmental education and conservation. The event is free and open to the public, and participants are encouraged to bring cans for recycling.

For more details on the “Cans for Kids” initiative and other environmental programs organised by the BNT, visit www.bnt.bs.