# Sustainable Islands Bonaire is 100% Sustainable Caribbean Eco-Paradise By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonaire-island References: [infobonaire](http://www.infobonaire.com/) It's places like the island of Bonaire that make me think that my pristine paradise is out there somewhere. This island within the Netherlands Antilles will be the first in the [Caribbean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intercaribbean-airways) to run on 100% [sustainable energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation). The flagship of the entire operation is the wind farm, which can produce enough energy for Bonaire's 15,000 permanent residents on its own. **Implications** - If you would like to be a part of a community with a really low negative impact on the environment, you might want to hop on a plane to get to Bonaire. Hopefully this movement will spread to other islands and eventually whole countries. Environmentalists just got a [new vacation destination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cap-maison-and-ladera)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Energy:** The trend of running on 100% sustainable energy will continue to grow among small islands and communities. - **Wind Energy:** Using wind as a primary source of energy will continue to satisfy the needs of small communities. - **Eco-tourism:** More eco-tourists will seek out vacation destinations that prioritize environmental sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Energy Production:** Opportunities for innovators to develop more efficient and sustainable energy production methods will increase. - **Tourism:** Eco-friendly tourism will see growth as more individuals seek sustainable travel options. - **Environmental Services:** Demand for environmental consultants will increase to help businesses and communities become more sustainable. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Environment-First Tourism Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-city-festival.md) - [Beer Brand Islands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-island.md) - [Romantic Carribean Hotel Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbour-village-beach-club.md) - [Tourism Energy Villages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-government.md) - [Branded Island Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-island-2025.md) - [Eco-Friendly Tourism Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominica.md) - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Booze-Branded Eco Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-edden-project.md) - [Minimal Environmental Footprint Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shorebreak-hotel.md)