International Day of Zero Waste
Highlights the imperative of reducing waste generation to mitigate environmental degradation. Promoting circular economy models in African cities to manage rapid urbanization and protect local ecosystems.
E-Commerce Took Over Fashion. Can Trade Policy Bring Local Manufacturing Back?
byGloria Edukere• Nov 23, 2025
South Africa’s crackdown on duty-free imports hints at a blueprint for protecting jobs, the environment, and regional trade.
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Lagos Fashion Week Wins 2025 Earthshot Prize
byThe Trending Desk• Nov 15, 2025
On November 5, 2025, Lagos Fashion Week received a £1 million Earthshot Prize in Rio. Africa’s first circular fashion hub is now on the way.
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Ghana’s Secondhand Clothing Trade Is Drowning in Waste. Here’s How to Save It.
byEzinne Okoroafor• Aug 17, 2025
A Waste-based Tax and Extended Producer Responsibility could keep jobs alive while tackling pollution at the source.
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What Happens to a Pad After It's Used? In Nigeria, the Answer Is Complicated.
byEzinne Okoroafor• Jul 21, 2025
With no clear disposal path, menstrual waste becomes a silent threat, polluting land, water, and communities.
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Quadloop's Circular Approach to Sustainable Innovation
byFavour Olumuyiwa• Apr 16, 2024
Quadloop Africa exemplifies the potential of repurposing electronic waste for sustainable innovation, crafting solar products from discarded electronics to challenge conventional perceptions of waste and envision a future where environmental stewardship intersects with economic prosperity.
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Ecobarter's Digital Revolution in Waste Management
byFavour Olumuyiwa• Mar 28, 2024
Ecobarter pioneers a transformative approach to waste management, seamlessly integrating technology and community engagement to inspire a nationwide movement toward environmental stewardship and a sustainable future.
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Trash to Treasure: Planet 3R's Bold Move to Reshape Waste and Weave a Greener Future
byAdetoro Adetayo• Feb 27, 2024
Planet 3R, a visionary social enterprise based in Nigeria, leads the way in sustainable practices by transforming textile and plastic waste into avant-garde products, actively contributing to global environmental goals while empowering communities through skills development and employment opportunities.
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