Lagos, January 7th, 2024. The Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE) has unveiled its impactful Yuletide campaign, #LetOurLagosBreathe, aimed at promoting sustainable waste management and environmental responsibility during the festive season. The campaign is a response to the increase in waste pollution that typically accompanies the celebrations of Detty December. It seeks to […]
Lagos, November 12, 2024. As part of its ongoing plans to integrate a sense of waste to value in Lagosians, the Lagos State Office of Climate Change and Circular Economy (OCCE), has partnered with Women in Export Trade and Investment (WETI) to demonstrate the transformative potential of recycling during a landmark community engagement event in […]
In the world of waste management, the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) is at the forefront of Nigeria’s circular economy. Led by Executive Director Agharese Lucia Onaghise, FBRA has grown from a coalition into a key driver of change, championing extended producer responsibility and collaboration among food, beverage, and tobacco companies. This interview highlights […]
Tamunoibim Jaja, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt, developed a passion for recycling after a life-changing encounter with CNN in 2017. He was inspired by Ryan Hickman, a young environmental activist whose recycling efforts and recognition through the Young Wonder Award left a lasting impression on him. Despite being an undergraduate with limited […]
Meet Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro, the globally recognized entrepreneur behind innovative lifestyle and accessories made from waste materials. She shares her inspiring journey into the circular economy, motivated by the poor condition of Lagos’ lagoon waters. Achenyo sought a sustainable solution to the invasive water hyacinth problem, transforming it into an opportunity to positively impact the lives […]
Victor Boyle-Komolafe’s startup, GIVO, is one of the few startups dedicated to eradicating plastic waste and recycling it into a sustainable material. GIVO currently operates both in Nigeria and Liberia. He spoke about how the urgency of climate change and environmental degradation motivated him to focus on supporting eco-friendly businesses through technology. 1. Can you […]
ECOmoney is the new money in Nigeria. It spotlights people who are making money by keeping our earth greener and healthier. Amidu’s journey to making money from what most of us consider waste is not paved with gold. From growing up in the back town of Bariga, a subhub in Lagos, to being served breakfast […]
Dr. Natalie Beinisch is a co-founder of the Circular Economy Innovation Partnership. She is a leader in creating opportunities for circular businesses in Nigeria. CEIP connects circular businesses with sponsors and measures success through impactful connections. By providing valuable support, CEIP builds trust, fulfils its mission, and advises circular businesses to stay relevant from a […]
The issue of waste tyres in Nigeria is no joke, causing all sorts of problems for health, the environment, and the economy. Can you believe that Nigeria generates over 3 million waste tyres every year? That’s a crazy number, and it’s a concern for every single Nigerian. But guess what? Ifedolapo Runsewe, the Managing Director […]
In a world where many opt for the corporate grind, Uche of Azach is flipping the script by building a thriving business out of ‘WASTE’. Meet Uche, the creative mind behind ‘AZACH’, who is making a living by upcycling and creatively repurposing waste materials. Join us as we dive into his journey, exploring the highs […]
