“Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which we live. Recycling is important to both the natural environment and us. We must act fast as the amount of waste we create is increasing all the time“. -Recycling.Org.Uk Why should Nigeria pay attention to recycling? […]
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In Nigeria, more than 2.5 million tons of plastic waste which can easily be transformed into new products like buckets, carpets, duvets, shirts, etc are burnt in open dumps or disposed into waterways annually. In a country where the youth unemployment rate is expected to hit 55%, scaling plastic waste collection for recycling has become
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When it comes to the environment, packaging is considered one of the most underrated waste contributors. Packaging material is something everyone interacts with on a daily basis. We love to shop, we love to receive gifts, and offer gifts out too, but what happens to all the wrapping sheets and papers, cartons, and leather bags
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Recycling is simply converting waste materials into raw materials for new products. Glass, paper, and plastics are examples of items that can be recycled. There are several reasons why recycling is important. 1. It helps to reduce the waste needed to be handled and hence pollution 2. Lessens the effect of greenhouse gases, as most
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In most quarters, the zero waste movement has been criticized as classist, and that can only be true if your approach to participating in a zero waste lifestyle is to buy every zero waste item/swap that you could lay your hands on. In reality, and achieving an environmentally conscious lifestyle starts with budget-friendly ideas or
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For the normal everyday Nigerian, sustainability or being environmentally conscious is not a goal that is commonly pursued, much less something that is considered in our day-to-day experience. We tend to move about our day not minding the harsh reality of waste pollution and the environmental damages that occur at almost every corner of the
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Whether you’re new to recycling or an experienced environmentalist, the possibility of living a waste-free life should’ve crossed your mind once or twice. Although, in Nigeria we live in a society that believes that the best way to handle refuse is by burning or dumping them in a landfill or nearby water bodies, even though
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