Port of Spain, Trinidad – The Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) is thrilled to announce its prestigious win at the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s annual Champions of Business Awards. On November 7th 2024, CARIRI was recognized with the Innovation Award, sponsored by bmobile Business, for its groundbreaking Rubber Crumb Project, which exemplifies its commitment to sustainable innovation and the advancement of Trinidad and Tobago’s economy through innovative environmental solutions.
The Rubber Crumb Project, a pioneering initiative by CARIRI, addresses the environmental challenges posed by discarded tires by transforming waste rubber into crumb rubber, a valuable raw material that can be used in various industries. The project not only reduces the nation’s landfill waste but also promotes the development of eco-friendly products, including construction materials, sports surfaces, and landscaping applications.
“We are immensely honored to receive this award,” said Hans-Erich Schulz, CARIRI’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our team has worked tirelessly to bring this project to life, and this recognition reaffirms our commitment to finding innovative, sustainable solutions that benefit both industry and the environment. The Rubber Crumb Project stands as a testament to CARIRI’s role in driving industrial growth through science, technology, and innovation.”
The Champions of Business Awards, hosted by the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce, celebrate excellence in various categories, recognizing organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to business and community development. CARIRI’s win highlights the Institute’s dedication to pioneering research and impactful projects that support Trinidad and Tobago’s growth.
With this award, CARIRI remains motivated to continue its journey of innovation, expanding projects that align with the nation’s sustainable development goals and inspire future technological advancements.
The Rubber Crumb Project is a Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) funded project is a collaboration among the Ministry of Planning and Development, CARIRI, the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and the University of the West Indies (UWI).
For more information, please contact:
Alicia Williams
Marketing Manager
CARIRI
299-0210 ext 5048
309-8651
awilliams@cariri.com
