Transforming Waste Into Sustainable Futures
Upcycle Grenada is dedicated to turning waste into sustainable building materials and community assets, fostering livelihoods while easing environmental pressure, demonstrating a scalable circular economy model for Grenada's sustainable development.
By repurposing glass bottles, tires, and other discarded resources into climate-resilient construction components, we showcase how innovation and community collaboration can create lasting environmental and social impact across the Caribbean.
What We Do
At Upcycle Grenada, we transform discarded materials into thriving community assets. Every glass bottle, tire, and piece of scrap wood becomes part of a sustainable future for Grenada—building climate-resilient structures, creating livelihoods, and inspiring circular economy solutions across the Caribbean.
Eco-Building
We pioneer innovative construction methods that turn waste into walls, floors, and foundations. Our eco-building approach combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge sustainable design, creating structures that withstand Caribbean storms while reducing environmental impact.
- Bottle-Brick Construction: Glass bottles transformed into load-bearing walls that provide natural insulation and stunning light patterns
- Earthship-Inspired Design: Passive solar heating, natural cooling, and integrated water systems for self-sufficient living
- Climate-Resilient Materials: Structures designed to withstand hurricanes, flooding, and extreme weather events
Living Inside Innovation
Experience the beauty of sustainable living with natural light, passive climate control, and spaces built entirely from upcycled materials.
Bottle by Bottle
Each glass bottle is carefully placed to create stunning, durable walls that tell a story of transformation from waste to wonder.
Circular Economy Innovation
We demonstrate that waste is simply a resource in the wrong place. Our circular economy model creates closed-loop systems where nothing is discarded—everything is transformed, reused, and given new purpose. This approach generates employment while reducing environmental pressure on our island home.
- Zero-Waste Construction: Every material finding purpose in building sustainable community infrastructure
- Local Value Chains: Creating jobs and economic opportunities through material collection, processing, and construction
- Replicable Models: Developing systems that other Caribbean islands can adapt for their own communities
- Educational Outreach: Teaching sustainable practices to inspire the next generation of circular economy leaders
Recycling & Waste Diversion
We actively divert tons of waste from Grenada's landfills each year, transforming materials that would otherwise pollute our land and sea into valuable building components.
Glass Bottles
Transformed into bottle bricks, decorative pathways, and insulating wall panels
Waste Tires
Converted into foundation elements, retaining walls, and playground surfaces
Scrap Wood & Pallets
Repurposed into furniture, roofing materials, and structural beams
Metal & Plastic
Sorted and integrated into rainwater systems, fencing, and decorative features
From Roads to Roofs
Discarded tires find new life in our construction projects, providing durable, weather-resistant materials for foundations and walls.
Beauty from Bottles
Glass bottles become shimmering sea-glass pathways that blend art with functionality, creating stunning outdoor spaces.
Community Workshops
Knowledge sharing is at the heart of our mission. Through hands-on workshops, we empower Grenadians with practical skills in sustainable building, material processing, and circular economy principles. Together, we build not just structures, but a community committed to environmental stewardship.
- Bottle-Brick Masonry: Learn to construct beautiful, durable walls using glass bottles and cement mortar
- Sustainable Design Principles: Understanding passive solar, natural ventilation, and rainwater harvesting
- Material Processing: Safe techniques for cleaning, sorting, and preparing upcycled materials
- Youth Education Programs: Inspiring the next generation through interactive environmental workshops
Sustainable Agriculture & Gardens
Our projects integrate food production with sustainable building, creating self-sufficient ecosystems where structures and gardens work in harmony. From vertical gardens to composting systems, we demonstrate how communities can grow their own food while reducing waste.
- Vertical Gardens: Space-efficient growing systems using recycled materials and greywater irrigation
- Composting Systems: Converting organic waste into nutrient-rich soil for community gardens
- Rainwater Harvesting: Integrated systems capturing and storing water for irrigation and household use
- Permaculture Design: Creating regenerative food systems that work with nature, not against it
Water Wisdom
Every drop counts in the Caribbean. Our rainwater harvesting systems capture precious rainfall, reducing reliance on municipal water while providing free irrigation for gardens and sustainable water management for buildings. It's conservation that makes sense—and cents.
Volunteer
Make a real difference with Upcycle Grenada. Whether you're skilled in construction, passionate about environmental education, or eager to learn sustainable practices, we welcome your energy and commitment. Together, we're building a greener future for Grenada—one bottle, one tire, one volunteer at a time.
Build with Us
Get hands-on with construction projects, learning sustainable building techniques while making a tangible impact.
Teach & Share
Share your expertise in workshops, mentoring community members in skills from carpentry to gardening.
Support Our Mission
Help with fundraising, communications, documentation, or administrative tasks that keep our projects running.