Olufemi Adeyemi
As part of its commitment to driving its global World Without Waste agenda, NBC unveils a groundbreaking initiative, reshaping the conversation around waste management and sustainability.
In furtherance of its commitment to collect and recycle a bottle or can for each one introduced into the market for recycling or reuse by 2030, Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd recently inaugurated recycling banks in Lagos and Abuja.
In a statement, the company noted that the
neighbourhood-based recycling bank in Ifako-Ijaiye housing estate, Agege, was
one of 10 strategically positioned facilities across communities in Lagos and
Abuja.
“These hubs will collect polyethene terephthalate bottles
(PET bottles), allowing residents to convert plastic waste into cash.
“The facilities will serve as a hub for collecting
polyethene terephthalate bottles, otherwise referred to as ‘PET bottles,’ and
give residents an opportunity to turn their plastic waste into cash,” it
stated.
The Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Director of
Nigerian Bottling Company, Oluwasoromidayo George, said the need to address
current global challenges associated with single-use plastics was important.
She said, “We recognise that there is an urgent need to
create solutions to some of the challenges that the world is facing today with
single-use plastics.”
On his party, the Director of Waste Management, Adeoye
Babajide, representing the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of
Environment, Omobolaji Gaji, commended the company for creating a sustainable
environment for Nigerians.
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