Did you know that more than half of the garbage in our landfills is recyclable?

The Recycling Association of the Virgin Islands (RAVI) is a volunteer grassroots organization comprised of individuals, businesses, government agencies, non-government agencies, organizations and clubs. RAVI was initiated in St. Croix in February 2007 (as STXRA) through a project measure enacted by the Virgin Islands Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. (V.I. RC&D), and expanded to St. Thomas and St. John in August 2008.

Our Vision: All residents and visitors are engaged in waste reduction practices by supporting and participating in recycling programs throughout the territory.

Our Mission: To establish a thriving community of recyclers dedicated to conserving resources through the implementation of comprehensive programs that result in waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.

Our Purpose/Activities:

• Network: rovide members with contacts, research and up to date information. Support existing businesses and start-ups.
• Advocate: Support legislation that affects solid waste policies and advances waste reduction practices.
• Educate: mplement projects and workshops that generate awareness of and commitment to recycling.

Join our grassroots effort to promote recycling in the Virgin Islands!
Download our Membership Application Form

RAVI-St. Croix Chapter meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month (typically). Join us at the centrally-located AARP Office (just west of Sunny Isles, next to Johnny Mangoes restaurant).

• Where: AARP conference room, 93B Estate Diamond, Phone: 340-713-2002
• When: 2nd Tuesday of every month (typically - see schedule).
• Time: 5:30 - 7:00 General Meeting.
• For more info, please call: 636-938-6790.

RAVI-St. John Chapter meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm in the St. John Community Foundation office on the 3rd floor of the St. John Marketplace.

• Check out the wonderful "Leave Only Footprints" video produced by V.I. RC&D Council & St. Croix Hiking Association member Ivan Butcher. The video highlights litter and other pollution issues on St. Croix.
• Going Green on St. Croix: Where to recycle or purchase recycled or biodegradable products.
• New website from Consumer Reports® called Greener Choices. They have a wealth of information on products & green ratings, electronics recycling, eco-labelling, toxics, global warming, and much more!
• GreenPlaybook.org provides valuable tools to help communities and residents develop and implement Green Buildings, Green Communities and Green Infrastructure.
• V.I. Waste Management Authority
• EPA Region 2 Recycle on the Go Program: an EPA initiative to encourage recycling in public places such as parks, stadiums, convention centers, airports and other transportation hubs, shopping centers, and at special events.
• EPA Region 2 Waste Management Information