Is plastic the New Oil in Lagos?
Plastic isn’t just a waste, as I welcome you on to our sustainable waste management solutions in urban cities blog. It’s everywhere, from sachet water (“pure water”) to takeaway packs and PET bottles, the city produces thousands of tonnes of plastic daily. What used to clog gutters and flood streets is now quietly becoming one of the most valuable urban resources. From Drain Blocker to Income Stream In the areas like Ajegunle, Mushin, or even parts of Lekki after a busy day, you’ll see plastic bottles and nylons piling up. For years, this was just pollution. Today, that same waste is money across Lagos: Informal waste pickers collect plastic bottles and sell them to recyclers Households are beginning to separate waste (slowly, but growing), for hubs are buying plastics per kilogram Plastic has entered the urban economy and Lagosian are earning from it daily. The Rise of Recycling Businesses in Lagos A number of local players are already turning plastic into profit: Wecyclers – op...