15/06/2025
TURKS & CAICOS TESTIMONIAL
By - Nichoy Bent Sustainability Manager COMO Parrot Cay
At COMO Parrot Cay, sustainability is integral to our identity. As a remote island resort, we face unique challenges in managing waste sustainably.
Thanks to our partnership with Expleco, we’ve transformed one of our most persistent waste streams—glass—into a resource that supports both
environmental stewardship and local development.
We currently operate the Expleco GLS2.0 glass crusher alongside a specialized glass sorter/grading machine. The GLS2.0 allows us to crush one bottle at a time, providing a controlled, efficient process with minimal disruption to our operations. Once crushed, the material is passed through our grading system, which separates it into four distinct sizes—ranging from silt-like particles to small pebbles—ideal for various construction
applications. The system also includes a fifth output that collects label waste, enabling even more effective waste stream management.
This crushed glass aggregate is now a key component in many of our in-house concrete mixes, replacing imported sand and reducing our environmental footprint. It’s been used in:
1. The foundation of our Sustainability Center, a symbol of our commitment to regenerative practices.
2. The creation of paving stones, including those made during waste education workshops with local schools.
3. The construction of drains and small containment berms around the property.
4. Various other infrastructure projects led by our Engineering Department.
In 2023, we crushed 2,713 kg of glass. In 2024, that figure rose to 4,999 kg, and by mid-2025 we have already processed 9,094 kg. These numbers speak to the success and scalability of this initiative.
We’re now collaborating with our Engineering team and Private Estates to explore wider applications for this material across the island. Glass has become our preferred packaging material over plastic and aluminum—largely because it is the only waste stream we can completely manage and repurpose locally, without needing to ship anything off-island.
Expleco’s technology has empowered us to take control of our waste and convert it into a sustainable asset. It’s a prime example of circular economy thinking in action—helping us build a more resilient future, one bottle at a time.
Nichoy Bent
Sustainability Manager
COMO Parrot Cay