Join us as we explore the world of recycling and environmental management in the British Virgin Islands with Julie Swartz, managing director of Green & Clean VI, Ltd. Discover how Julie's company is addressing the impact of Sargassum seaweed, from its economic and environmental effects to innovative solutions like using worms for decomposition. Gain insights into ongoing studies, educational outreach, and the quest for sustainable practices in the face of environmental challenges.
2:35 Introducing our guest
3:10 What Sargassum means to Julie
4:11 how Julie start working with Sargassum
10:30 How are the British Virgin Islands impacted by Sargassum?
13:30 Thoughts about the studies with Sargassum
14:55 What is done in the BVIs to manage the Sargassum?
15:15 How Sargassum is afecting the economy and the environment in the BVIs
20:55 Explain how she found a worm in decomposing Sargassum
22:20 The beginnings of a full investigation using worms for decomposing Sargassum
26:05 Her experience in the Sargassum champions course
29:50 How Julie incorporate sargassum knowledge working with 12 grades
35:45 Thoughts on the episode from Jenna and Fran
The Sargassum Podcast is made possible through funding by the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID). Financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories Regional Programme, RESEMBID is being implemented by Expertise France, with the primary stakeholders being the 12 Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories.
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