Chemicals

This project will help to transition the Saint Lucia Floral Industry to a more eco-friendly one by achieving the many salient objectives stated in the project document. The objectives are to: (i) develop a national policy and comprehensive plan, which transforms the Floral Industry to a Green Enterprise, within three years: (ii) develop standards and protocols for approval and implementation by the industry, within eight (8) months of the project approval; (iii) establish a minimum of ten (10) farms and at least three community beautification projects operating on green principles by the second year of the project; (iv) develop the capacity of the SLFCS and the capability of its members to develop and manage a sustainable Green Floral Industry by the end of the project. (v) rebrand, market and elevate the Saint Lucia Floral Industry as a contributor to the evolving green economy in Saint Lucia, by the end of the second year; and (vi) inform and educate various publics about the benefits of a Green Floral Industry in Saint Lucia. By the end of the project, all of these objectives would have contributed to achieving the goal of transforming the industry to a more sustainable enterprise which has minimal negative impact on the environment. The project will contribute to the CPS outcome of reducing toxic chemicals whilst significantly increasing awareness and use of alternatives.

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