Shop local, gift green at Perpetual Plastics holiday market

COLE BAY--Perpetual Plastics by Environmental Protection in the Caribbean (EPIC) will host its annual Pre-Seasonal Artisanal Market on Saturday, November 28, offering residents an opportunity to support local entrepreneurs, discover handmade products and begin their holiday shopping while promoting environmentally responsible purchasing.

The market will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Perpetual Plastics workspace, located at 125 Union Road in Cole Bay, next to Burger King.

The annual event brings together local artisans and small businesses offering a variety of handmade and locally produced items. Visitors can expect cakes, cookies, freshly made lemonade, ceramics, postcards, crocheted items, homemade soaps, hair and hygiene products, artwork, crafts and decorative items made from locally recycled plastic.

Organizers are encouraging residents to consider locally made products when purchasing Christmas gifts, emphasizing that supporting local artisans helps keep money circulating within the community while reducing dependence on imported goods and unnecessary packaging.

The market also provides an opportunity for shoppers to discover the work of local creators whose products incorporate sustainable materials and environmentally conscious practices.

Beyond its holiday shopping appeal, the event supports the broader mission of Perpetual Plastics, a plastic recycling social workspace established in May 2024.

The initiative operates around three main objectives: protecting the environment through plastic recycling, creating opportunities for individuals who face barriers to entering the traditional labor market, and increasing public awareness about environmental protection through education.

By transforming discarded plastic into useful products and providing opportunities for community participation, Perpetual Plastics seeks to demonstrate how recycling can contribute to both environmental sustainability and social development.

Hosting the annual market is part of the organization's efforts to provide local entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their products while encouraging the community to make more sustainable purchasing decisions.

A limited number of vendor spaces remain available for artisans and crafters interested in participating. Prospective vendors can register by contacting the organizers via WhatsApp at +1 721 580 5240.

Residents are encouraged to attend with friends and family, bring reusable shopping bags and support local businesses ahead of the Christmas season.

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