Carnicycle: Making Carnival Sustainable Without Losing the Vibe

Danii’s journey didn’t begin with feathers and sequins. It started in chemical engineering—a path that led her into the world of corporate sustainability, with roles at industry giants like Campbell’s Soup Company and Microsoft. But even with all her success, one thing kept tugging at her spirit: home.

What started as a quiet conviction from God became a bold, unmistakable calling—to create a recycling business that would serve the Caribbean, starting with one of its most beloved, and waste-heavy, traditions: Carnival.

Together with co-founder Luke Harris, Danii launched Carnicycle in 2018. Since then, the team has diverted more than 10,000 costume pieces from landfills, giving new life to the feathers, gems, and glitter that usually get tossed after just one day on the road.

And yes—Carnicycle is a movement, not just a business. It’s rooted in faith, creativity, and a deep love for our culture and planet. When the road gets rough, Danii leans on this promise from Romans 8:31:

“If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Why Carnival Needs a Makeover

Let’s get real: Carnival is fabulous. But it’s also environmentally intense.
Every year, thousands of costumes are made with plastic, foam, and synthetic fabrics—and many end up in landfills or polluting the ocean just days later.

Carnicycle steps in to say: We can do better.
We can look fly and stay fly—for the Earth.

How Carnicycle Works

After the last lap is played and the soca fades, Carnicycle gets to work:

• Collecting used costumes from masqueraders and bands

• Cleaning and refurbishing pieces for resale or donation

• Repurposing materials into new costumes, art, or educational displays

• Educating the community on sustainable costume design and waste reduction

And guess what? All that glitters doesn’t have to go to waste.

Chloe Bailey, St Lucia Carnival 2025

Greening the Mas, One Costume at a Time

Carnicycle is about more than cleanup—it’s about cultural stewardship.
It’s about protecting what makes Carnival special, while ensuring future generations still have a clean and vibrant Caribbean to call home.

This is eco-conscious celebration, where sustainability and storytelling go hand in hand. Where joy doesn’t come at the planet’s expense. Where your Monday wear means something—beyond the ‘Gram.

Why It Matters

As island nations face the harsh realities of climate change, the way we party—and the waste we leave behind—matters more than ever. Carnicycle proves we don’t have to sacrifice our culture to care for our Earth.

We can green the mas and still bring the heat.
We can be conscious and still be cute.
We can play our part while playing mas.

Thanks for Being Here

Whether you’re a die-hard masquerader, a designer, or someone who simply loves seeing the Caribbean win—thank you for joining this journey.

With faith, feathers, and fierce determination, Danii Mc Letchie and the Carnicycle team are building something beautiful:
A Carnival we can be proud of—from the streets of Port of Spain to the shores of Tobago, and beyond.

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From Chemical Engineering to Caribbean Change-Making

Danii Mc Letchie