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Foundation moves to turn plastic waste into economy benefits

Splendour Empowerment Foundation (SEF), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), says it is set to pioneer a transformative approach to turning plastic waste into economy benefits. The...

Save oceans from dangers of plastic waste, France urges global community

The French government has called for global synergy among the countries in Africa and western world to save the oceans from the dangers of...

Answering 10 pressing questions about plastic pollution

The world generated an estimated 400 million tonnes of plastic waste in 2024. This torrent of water and shampoo bottles, dispensing containers, polyester shirts, PVC piping...

Study: Four global policies could eliminate over 90% of plastic waste by 2050

A new study released in Science on Thursday, November 14, 2024, determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste - plastic that isn’t recycled...

Lagos partners British firm to advance plastic waste recycling

The Lagos State Government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with a British company for advanced recycling of plastic waste. The Commissioner for Environment...

We need policies that mandate people to recycle – Idehai

The first-ever Reverse Vending Machine (RVM), an automated device made entirely in Nigeria that collects, counts, and rewards consumers for their used plastic bottles...

YASIF: Empowering grassroots women to turn plastic waste into wealth

The Young Advocates for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future (YASIF) have trained over 2,000 women in six communities in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria,...

UNICEF targets 5,000 Katsina youths to effectively manage plastic waste

The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF) says it will engage about 5,000 youths across Katsina State as part of efforts to transform plastic waste...

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Aggregated climate action: The example of SPP – Rep. Kama Nkemkanma

Historically, the month of June is an important one for climate action. This is because it is the month...
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NGO unveils school-based club project to encourage sustainable farming practices

Undoubtedly, the Agroecology Club Project (ACP), launched by the EcoSteward and Humanitarian Foundation (EHF) in schools, will contribute to...

Govt promotes CNG adoption to cut emissions, create jobs

Pi-CNG Programme Director, Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (Pi-CNG), Mr. Michael Oluwagbemi, has reiterated the Federal Government’s dedication to...

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Aggregated climate action: The example of SPP – Rep. Kama Nkemkanma

Historically, the month of June is an important one...

NGO unveils school-based club project to encourage sustainable farming practices

Undoubtedly, the Agroecology Club Project (ACP), launched by the...
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