#MyEcobarterStory: Meet Halima Ibrahim – Pharmacist & Eco Advocate
At Ecobarter, beyond waste recycling, we place strong emphasis on our recyclers. Our key focus is building meaningful connections with the community while driving new ways to normalize waste recycling and establish efficient waste disposal systems that benefit the greater community. Meet Halima Ibrahim! Halima Ibrahim is a Pharmacist and
Deposit Return Schemes and Extended Producer Responsibility: Why Nigeria Cannot Wait Any Longer
Everywhere you look in Nigeria today, waste is part of the landscape — plastic bottles floating in gutters, cans tossed on roadsides, and even old electronics dumped in open fields. According to the World Bank, Nigeria is Africa’s largest generator of solid waste, and most of it is either burnt
What Eliminating Fashion wastes in Nigeria looks like
Everything competes with food in Nigeria. Infact, there’s a popular Yoruba saying that is loosely translated as- a person’s stomach cannot be empty and any other discussion will get assimilated. So, despite clothing and shelter sitting on the same level on the Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, food just seems
Exploring the Benefits of Reverse Vending Machines in Nigeria
Every minute 16,000 of plastic bottles is consumed and tossed in Nigeria. In one year, 2.5million tons of plastic wastes, approximately 150 billion plastic bottles is generated in Nigeria Plastics are excellent and cheap packaging materials especially for food and beverage products, but in a country of over 200 million
Lagos State’s Single-Use Plastic Ban: What It Means for Residents
Over 20 million Lagosians have had to adjust their daily habits since the Lagos State Government enforced its single-use plastic (SUP)Lagos State Government enforced its single-use plastic (SUP) ban in January 2024. The ban, which became part of a nationwide policy in January 2025, aims to curb plastic
Public Tests Begin for Groundbreaking Ecobarter Reverse Vending Machines in Nigeriain Abuja
On September 7th, 2024, the Ecobarter Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) Model S02 was launched at The Central Park in Abuja, Nigeria, marking a key step forward in waste management and recycling. This new machine automates the collection, and rewarding of plastic bottles and aluminum cans for recycling purposes, offering
How we are empowering 500+ waste workers
Nigeria faces significant environmental and economic challenges, particularly in waste management. Informal waste workers play a crucial yet often overlooked role in this sector, tirelessly collecting and processing waste materials. Recognizing their vital contributions and the hardships they face, Ecobarter has taken meaningful steps to support over 500 informal waste
Sustainable Christmas Decorations
As the festive season approaches, consider embracing sustainable Christmas decorations. it’s a great time to unleash your creativity and add a personalized touch of green. From repurposed materials to nature-inspired decors, embracing eco-friendly practices while creating a warm atmosphere is a sustainable way of reducing the environmental impact of decoration
Unveiling Ecobarter’s E-Waste Collection Service
E-waste collection, a sustainable step towards mitigating the impact of electronic waste on our ecosystem through responsible recycling. In the ever-evolving landscape of waste management, E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world. As technology continues to leap forward, the surge in electronic waste has become a paramount concern for
Waste Pickers in Nigeria are Essential Service Providers
Waste Pickers in Nigeria form an integral part of the economy. In the vast landscape of waste management, waste pickers exists as a group of unsung heroes, they are essential service providers who play a pivotal role in keeping our cities clean and sustainable. These individuals popularly known as waste
