TechnoServe, Coca-Cola Foundation move to boost plastic recycling
An international nonprofit organisation, TechnoServe, has launched the second phase of its Plastic Recycling Programme in Nigeria (PReP 2.0), with funding support from the Coca-Cola Foundation, to scale plastic recycling, create jobs and strengthen environmental sustainability across the country. The new phase builds on the success of the initial Plastic Recycling Programme in Southern Nigeria […]
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An international nonprofit organisation, TechnoServe, has launched the second phase of its Plastic Recycling Programme in Nigeria (PReP 2.0), with funding support from the Coca-Cola Foundation, to scale plastic recycling, create jobs and strengthen environmental sustainability across the country.
The new phase builds on the success of the initial Plastic Recycling Programme in Southern Nigeria (PReP), which has significantly transformed the recycling landscape in Lagos and Anambra states.
According to the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Nigeria generates about 2.5 million metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, with Lagos alone producing approximately 13,000 metric tonnes of solid waste daily. A large portion of this waste ends up in waterways and communities, posing environmental and health risks.
TechnoServe said the first phase of PReP diverted over 59,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste, created and improved 10,000 livelihoods and established a network of 51 aggregators driving inclusive growth within the recycling sector.
The programme also provided equipment, training and working capital, particularly empowering women and youth-led enterprises.
Nigeria country director of TechnoServe, Adesuwa Akinboro, described the achievements as transformative, noting that many waste collectors and aggregators have evolved into business owners.
Under PReP 2.0, operations will expand to Kano State, in addition to Lagos and Anambra, with a target of creating or improving 2,400 additional jobs and diverting 32,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste from the environment.
The programme is also designed to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders, improve efficiency across the recycling value chain and expand partnership with financial institutions, local governments and private sector actors to unlock funding and support growth.
The president of the Coca-Cola Foundation, Carlos Pagoaga, said the initiative aligned with the foundation’s commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment.
“Through initiatives like PReP 2.0, we are proud to deepen our impact, reducing plastic waste, cutting emissions and supporting thousands of livelihoods across Nigeria as we work towards a cleaner and more inclusive future,” he said.