The Full Circle Challenge 2024- Winner NGO Category- Alliance of Rural Communities of T&T (ARCTT)

The Full Circle Challenge 2024 is a circular economy business pitch competition aimed to promote businesses that operate on sustainability principles, minimizing waste and maximizing resource use. This initiative is a collaborative effort between COSTAATT, the Cropper Foundation, and is funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Lab.
The competition was open to local participants and featured three categories: New and budding entrepreneurs (inclusive of students), Small and medium enterprises (registered for at least one year), and Non-governmental organizations. Each category offered the opportunity to win TT$100,000.

Winner-Non-Governmental Organisation Category- Alliance of Rural Communities of Trinidad and Tobago (ARCTT):
ARCTT's Zero Waste Café and Shop initiative is a community space that empowers local circular economy producers while offering a platform for eco-conscious customers to learn about and enjoy sustainable products and food.