Waste Management

Germany’s new packaging law to boost recycling, waste disposal transparency

Far-reaching new rules applicable to packaging disposal became operational from January 1, 2019 in Germany. The law states that significantly more packaging must be recycled, even as...

Return bottle scheme earns UK shoppers over £30,000

Reverse vending machines, placed in Iceland stores across the UK, have earned shoppers over £30,000, research reveals. The scheme, which awards a 10p voucher for every...

Youths trained on plastic recyling technology in Kaduna

A not-for-profit outfit, the Developmental Association for Renewable Energy (DARE), has began training youths on collecting waste plastics in Kaduna metropolis, Kaduna State, for recycling. The recycling...

AEPB to ensure clean environment in 2019

Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) says it has put measures in place to ensure dirt-free environment in 2019. AEPB Head of Information and Outreach Unit, Mallam...

Companies in England to foot bills for wastes disposal, recycling

Companies and factories in England will have a legal obligation to foot the bill for the disposal or recycling of waste packaging they produce...

Group inaugurates project to address pollution

A not-for-profit organisation, Ecolife Conservation Initiative, says it has inaugurated an environmental sanitation project titled: “Keep Naija Clean, Make Life Better”, and aimed at...

Kenya seeks to recycle 14,000 tonnes of plastic bottles by 2025

Kenya’s umbrella organisation of plastic recyclers on Thursday, November 29, 2018 said it planned to recycle 14,000 tonnes of plastic bottles by 2025 as...

Become part of the cloth diaper revolution

Baby diapers have become a huge industry in Nigeria, with brands such as Dr Brown, Sunfree, Cuddles, Mary Diamond and Rose Tenders starting to...

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UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity – Report

UNESCO's latest report highlights the extraordinary contribution of its sites for both people and nature. While global wildlife populations...
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Nigeria boosts solar capacity to 300MW, targets 3.7GW to lead West Africa – Aliyu

Nigeria has increased its domestic solar panel manufacturing capacity to 300 megawatts (MW) from 120 megawatts two years ago Dr Abba Aliyu,...

World Earth Day: HOMEF calls for accelerated action to clean energy

The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for accelerated action toward clean energy, environmental restoration, and stronger...

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