Aerosol waste sits at the dangerous intersection of daily use and overlooked risk. What appears to be a simple spray can contains pressurised, flammable substances that require controlled handling, specialised disposal systems, and regulatory oversight. Yet, in practice,
This post highlights that aerosol waste faces not only disposal issues but also safety, infrastructure, and circularity pitfalls. Addressing these pitfalls, demands, behavioural shifts, proper collection pathways, enabling policies and technology. This is essential because
This quote by Jerome Stucki reaffirms the importance of policy to stimulate the circular economy not only in Nigeria but in any nation. When there are no policies, or when policies become hurdles rather than enablers, they stifle innovation, partnerships, and growth.
ANAMBRA, NIGERIA..It’s Time to Go Green!
Join us for the Anambra Green Enterprise and Circular Economy Festival as we commemorate World Environment Day 2026.
This is our chance to showcase how waste can become wealth, create green jobs, and build a cleaner, more sustainable
A common myth about sustainability is that it always requires expensive technology, complex systems or sophisticated innovation. Sometimes, sustainability begins with something as simple as letting sunlight in.
The images above show a subtle but powerful energy
businesses and enterprises that integrate sustainability into their operations. These visits help us identify practical, replicable ideas that can inspire entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and SMEs to build more resource-efficient businesses.
Members of the Nigeria Circular Economy Working Group (NCEWG), including representatives from the Federal Ministry of Environment, African Circular Economy Alliance, World Economic Forum, European Union, World Bank, Islamic Development Bank, UNDP, Dutch Consulate in Lagos,
microgrids and EV battery repurposing but for Nigeria’s broader circular transition. The real work now lies in building the systems, partnerships, and financing mechanisms that can translate circular ambition into measurable outcomes.
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