Gairy Taylor

Gairy Taylor is the General Manager of Recycling Partners of Jamaica (RPJ), an organization that has made significant strides in environmental sustainability by successfully collecting one billion plastic bottles since its inception in 2014. Under his leadership, RPJ has emerged as a key player in Jamaica's recycling efforts, facilitating the collection of 405 million plastic bottles in the last year alone. Taylor advocates for the recycling industry and explores innovative solutions, such as converting high-density plastics into plastic wood, while promoting community involvement through a network of recycling depots and drop-off points across the island.