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General overview

Stage of development: Implementation

Policy sector: Agriculture and environment

Date outcomes contract signed: Mar 2023

Start date of service provision: Jun 2023

Capital raised (minimum): USD 1.62m

Max potential outcome payment: USD 2.02m

Service users: 780

Intervention

Plastic waste collection & recycling in Nigeria

Target population

The project is increasing the removal and recycling of plastic waste from the environment through a franchise model which supports sustainable employment in the waste management economy in Nigeria. Social entrepreneurs run the franchises – they engage with local collectors as well as employ balers and sorters. The programme is focused on training and supporting social entrepreneurs in establishing their own franchises. By providing the necessary equipment, Wecyclers can work in underserved communities and create much-needed collection and recycling facilities as well as supporting the local communities with income and employment opportunities.

Location

Country

  • Nigeria

Service delivery locations

  • Nigeria

Outcome metrics

  • Tonnes of plastic waste collected
  • Number of jobs created
  • Ratio of wages paid to minimum wage
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