Eco-friendly Barbados

Submitted by Ciara Calabrese on the 2019 winter session program in Barbados sponsored by the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences and the Department of Hospitality Business Management…

This picture was taken inside “Animal Flower Cave”. This cave is located on the most northern part of Barbados, in the parish of St. Lucy. The view of the blue ocean, from the inside of the dark cave, was absolutely breathtaking. Paper straws are used across the island to reduce plastic waste and to protect their sea turtles. It is amazing how eco-friendly Bajans are and how much they care for the environment surrounding them!

This picture was taken inside of “Earth Works” pottery factory. We spent the afternoon exploring the inside of the factory and observed how certain pottery is made. It was fascinating watching the artists paint the bowls in their own individual/creative ways. They used various patterns and designs to produce these beautiful bowls, vases, and pitchers.