Why People don’t like to Recycle
Recycling seems to be a difficult chore to most people and that’s because they haven’t seen the need to recycle their waste. Globally, we only recycle 9% of our plastic waste while 22% is mismanaged. This shows many individuals still don’t understand the difference it makes. Some popular reasons people make for
Go Green with Ecobarter Campaign
Climate change is here, another reminder to go green. it rains historically on dry days and we are experiencing unprecedented heat across our cities. As climate change occurs, Nigerian cities are at an increased risk of extreme weather events such as flooding, pests and diseases, droughts, food shortages amongst other
#MyEcobarterStory: Meet Rebecca
Asides from waste recycling, one of the most important aspects Ecobarter prioritizes are our recyclers. One of our primary goals is to connect with our community and find new ways of normalizing waste recycling and creating efficient waste disposal methods for the greater community. Meet Rebecca! Rebecca Bulus is a
3 Things You Can Do To Reduce Food Waste In Your Home
It’s common practice in our homes to dispose of food waste immediately into dust bins particularly “food waste” which are heading for the waste dump; oblivious to the fact that we indirectly contribute to the generation of methane gas as these wastes deteriorate in landfills. Methane gases are a type
How To Have A Waste Free Christmas
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And this is one of the few seasons in the year when we’re tempted to want to ”live a little” and let our guard down on the eco-friendly habits we developed and sustained through the year. With single-use plastics everywhere, and plastic
Connection Between Your Waste And Climate Crisis
It is often conceived that climate change impacts most of the climate crisis and that our day-to-day waste doesn’t carry that much impact in the grand scheme of things. According to a UNIDO report, about 30 million tons of solid waste are generated annually in Nigeria. This number is ominous
#MyEcobarterStory: Meet Lucy
Asides from waste recycling, one of the most important aspects Ecobarter prioritizes are our recyclers. One of our primary goals is to connect with our community and find new ways of normalizing waste recycling and creating efficient waste disposal methods for the greater community. This month, we have our recycler!
Why Investing In Informal Waste Workers Is A Must
It is no longer news that Nigeria has an insurmountable waste problem. In a country of more than 20 million people, waste is still obscenely undermanaged. While the general public wonders what to do with their waste on Saturday mornings, the wrath of clogged drainages, littered spaces, and flooded areas
Ecobarter Receives Support From Roddenberry Foundation To Integrate Informal Waste Pickers
Waste pickers, also known as Baban Bollas, are the unsung heroes who help manage the majority of Nigeria’s 32 million tonnes of solid waste each year. In Nigeria, less than 45% of households have access to the government’s formal waste collection systems, leaving a larger percentage of homes to dispose
3 things you should know about Indiscriminate Waste Disposal
In most Nigerian households, Saturday is the official household cleaning day. From washing clothes and toilets to sweeping every corner and waste disposal. On days like this, over 15,000,000 households across the country without access to sustainable waste management services turn to indiscriminate waste disposal, either by burning, discarding along
