#Environmentalist, #CircularEconomist & Entrepreneur with interest in solutions that tackle social problems. Co-Founder @RecyclePointsNG; ExPresident @RANigeria
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It’s a new Beginning!
Every Sunset is an opportunity to reset and every Sunrise begins with New Eyes!
~ @recyclepoints #CEO threads.net/t/CuazBbWOOFm/?i…
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By connecting households, industry stakeholders, and recycling infrastructure, @RecyclePointsNG continues to champion practical solutions that reduce #pollution, strengthen livelihoods, and accelerate Nigeria’s transition toward a thriving circular economy.
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For #RecyclePoints, the initiative represents another milestone in its mission to demonstrate that #waste, when properly managed, is not merely an environmental burden but a valuable resource capable of driving sustainable development.
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Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Ekuma Eze, Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability at @RiteFoodsltd, emphasized that the W.I.N programme reflects a broader responsibility by manufacturers to address post-consumer packaging waste.
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Through @RecyclePointsNG technology-driven collection infrastructure & digital tracking systems, the WIN programme is designed not only to improve waste recovery but also to create transparent & inclusive recycling ecosystem that benefits both the environment & local livelihoods.
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Unveiled in Lagos with the support of key environmental regulators and industry partners, the initiative establishes a structured system that allows residents to exchange used plastic bottles and beverage cans for cash (₦) rewards.
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In a significant step toward advancing Nigeria’s circular economy,
@RecyclePointsNG has partnered with @RiteFoodsltd to launch the Waste-Is-Naira (W.I.N) initiative, an innovative programme that transforms plastic waste into economic value for Nigerian households and communities.
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At @RecyclePointsNG we believe grassroots recycling powered by waste pickers is d heartbeat of sustainable waste management. Empowering these local heroes preserves our environment n transforms waste to economic opportunities for d underserved. #calltoearthday @CNN @CNNAfrica
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Following the menace which single-use plastics especially non-biodegradable Styrofoam are causing on the environment, the Lagos State government (@followlasg ) through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (@LasgMOE ) is hereby announcing a ban on the usage and distribution of Styrofoam and other single-use plastics in the State with immediate effect.
#CleanerLagos
#AGreaterLagosRising
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I will be speaking at the ERF 2023 online symposium to commemorate World Environment Day 2023 in partnership with E-Terra technologies & JCI Ikeja.
Date: Monday 5th June 2023
Time: 6pm WAT
Venue: Twitter Spaces
Click link below 👇🏾 to join:
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I was at #Somolu Community this weekend to launch our Recyclables Collections with Jumbo Bags Program. Many thanks to Comrade Oluwarotimi Oluyede and the entire Somolu Community for their dedication & commitment towards #Recycling ♻️
#communityengagement #communityaction
KPMG in partnership with Afrocet Montgomery has organised this breakfast session to bring stakeholders together along the value chain of #plastics to discuss the challenges and opportunities in #plasticwaste and #recycling in recent times.
Join me @propakwa Conference.
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Check out the list of 31 impact entrepreneurs from around the world 🌎 selected for #CGIGreenhouse at @ClintonGlobal #CGI2022 🚀🌱
clintonfoundation.org/storie…
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The #CGI2022 Greenhouse is working with social entrepreneurs and startups to create a greener planet. Join @brandontalk at 6 p.m. ET to get a sneak peek: wjcf.co/3qhwWqo
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Mohammed Mahmud is one of our WastePickers in Owerri, he deposits his recyclables at our Recycling Bank in Owerri City of Imo State.
His waste recovery & recycling activities fetch him a stable income every week. Thanks to our partners @CocaColaCo Foundation & @MastercardFdn
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Environmentally responsible post-consumers earn from recycling their waste at our #RecyclingBanks.
Check your waste, is it recyclable? You can convert it to currency @RecyclePointsNG.
Call or WhatsApp: +2348098002400
It’s been a huge privilege & honour to develop and drive a local idea to stand out as a globally recognized brand.
@RecyclePointsNG can be seen in that platform as one of the global brands that are facilitating a circular economy and mitigating plastic pollution.
#hardworkpaysoff
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@SwiphaN employees massively volunteered to participate in the Dopemu Community Cleanup exercise.
Having the Managing Director Mr. Frederic Lieutaud and other C-level executives leading the charge greatly emphasizes the commitment of the Company.
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To commemorate #EarthDay, @SwiphaN partnered with @RecyclePointsNG to facilitate a Community Cleanup & Recycling Program in Dopemu, Agege, Lagos.
The program was spearheaded by the MD of Swiss Pharma Nigeria Mr. Frederic Lieutaud and supported by @Lawma_gov & Baale of Dopemu