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U-recycle Initiative Africa| Youth Environmental NGO🌍🇳🇬

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🌍 Youth-led NGO tackling plastic & climate issues in Africa
♻️7 years of IMPACT
📍11 countries|85+ projects|37000+ youths
✨Featured on CNN

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In January, I put myself to a task “How do I tell the ≈ 3-year story of PlasticWize 2.0 in under 180 seconds” Now the Video is ready! ☺️⬆️

PlasticWize is a flagship initiative by my, NGO, U-recycle Initiative Africa supporting universities to transition to plastic-free, circular economy driven campuses. We are on a mission to innovate out of plastic.

Founded in 2018, U-recycle Initiative Africa is one of Africa’s Largest youth-led environmental NGO equipping African youths to co-create a sustainable future through world-class experiential training, circular innovation, and research.

Following the success of one of our flagship initiative, PlasticWize 1.0 From May 2022 – May 2023, PlasticWize 2.0’s innovation journey commenced in August 2023 upon winning grant funding from The Global environment Facility @gef_global_environment

Through PlasticWize 2.0 we are deploying various social innovations at four universities with a focus on

- equipping students and universities to be more environmentally conscious,
- reducing excessive plastic waste generation on campuses,
- influencing change in behaviour and policy gaps that fuel pollution,
- advancing circular economy solutions and
- Preventing tonnes of plastic waste from reaching landfills, streets, and ocean. See highlights of what we have done so far in the video attached.

Recently, leveraging GAMIFICATION, TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH, and COMMUNITY BUILDING, we relaunched our first-of-its-kind gamified web-app, the #iAmPlasticWize Challenge.

At this time, Over 1,000 students and counting across universities in Nigeria have signed up for the free nationwide 10-day challenge, which starts today. It’s been demanding, but the impact ahead is worth it

We’re just getting started for the year and We’ve got more innovation up our sleeves in 2026.

Huge thank you to everyone who has supported this from idea to execution and sustainability and special thanks to the United Nations Industrial Organization @unido_org for their technical support so far. by @urecycle_initiative

We are delighted to announce that U-recycle Initiative Africa was invited to the UNIDO Climate Adaptation and Industrial Resilience Forum 2026 in Vienna, Austria, following our selection as one of the 23 winners of the 2023 Global Environment Facility Inclusive GEF Assembly Challenge.

Our organization was represented by our Co-founder and Director of Partnerships & Technology, Fathia Bello, as global leaders, governments, industry experts, and innovators gathered to shape the future of climate adaptation and industrial resilience.

The forum provided valuable opportunities to exchange knowledge, build strategic partnerships, explore funding pathways, and contribute to global conversations on climate resilience. During this International Forum our innovations on plastic pollution and youth development was spotlighted, we celebrate the diligence of everyone who has been part of our story of becoming. To God be the Glory. by @urecycle_initiative

I was featured on CNN😳🥺❤️

…hundreds of thousands of people across the world got to hear my story and will hopefully become more inspired to take action to protect and prioritize nature💚.
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There is really no better time to talk about the devastating effect of plastic pollution and the environmental injustice it is causing to so many vulnerable coastal communities across Nigeria and the world.
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This year, we have seen sea level rise, plastic pollution and severe flooding across major states in Nigeria.
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The work that we do at @urecycle_initiative is crucial, leveraging creative and comprehensive capacity-building interventions to catalyze meaningful youth action and solutions for the planet.
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Today, this interview is a reflection that we do not have time and this is the only planet we have. We need to prioritize sustainability and this starts from our mindset.
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Whoosh CNN!!!
Grateful to Jesus always for how far I have come✝️🥰❤️

#cnnnews #changemaker #calltoearth #cop27 #cop27egypt by @urecycle_initiative

And so it begins

The BYO campaign is officially on the move, with our first stop at the University of Lagos.

Through the BYO campaign, we hope to not just inform but inspire a change in the way students across Nigerian universities relate with plastics.

As a behaviour change initiative under PlasticWize 2.0, the campaign is working to reduce single-use plastic consumption within university food systems by making reusable choices easier and more accessible.

Through behaviour change communication, vendor engagement, and the promotion of reusable alternatives, we’re bringing students and food vendors into the conversation and encouraging more sustainable practices at the point of purchase.

Creating plastic-conscious campuses isn’t just about telling people what not to use. It’s about creating an environment where better choices are practical, accessible and possible. by @urecycle_initiative

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the PlasticWize 2.0 Bring Your Own (BYO) Campus Campaign!

Across university campuses, buying food and drinks often comes with a side of single-use plastic takeaway containers, bags, PET bottles and more. While awareness around plastic pollution continues to grow, single-use plastics remain deeply embedded in everyday campus life.

The BYO Campus Campaign is designed to help change that.

As a behaviour change initiative under PlasticWize 2.0, the campaign is working to reduce single-use plastic consumption within university food systems by making reusable choices easier and more accessible.

Through behaviour change communication, vendor engagement, and the promotion of reusable alternatives, we’re bringing students and food vendors into the conversation and encouraging more sustainable practices at the point of purchase.

Creating plastic-conscious campuses isn’t just about telling people what not to use. It’s about creating an environment where better choices are practical, accessible and possible. by @urecycle_initiative

The Organization that I started in 2018, as a teenager is now 8 years Old ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️ screams! @urecycle_initiative

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this Vision🔥
Thank you Lord Jesus for your Faithfulness by @urecycle_initiative

8 Years of Real Impact 💚

From our first steps to the movement we are building today, U-Recycle has grown, evolved, and reached thousands of young people across communities and campuses.

We’re just getting started.

Today, we celebrate 8 years of U-Recycle Initiative Africa and the people, partners, volunteers, communities, and young changemakers who have been part of this journey.

This is to 8 years of impact, and to many more years of creating a world where people and the planet can thrive together. by @urecycle_initiative

Through our Behavioural Change Outreach.

We have been able to reach over 23,000 Nigerian students with the message of sustainability, action and commitment to their environment.

We continue doing this because we know that true change comes when we impact the younger generation. by @urecycle_initiative

The future of sustainable campuses requires strong partnerships and we’re looking for recycling companies ready to be part of the solution.

U-recycle Initiative Africa is inviting registered recycling and recycling-focused enterprises with proven operational experience and a track record of excellence to join the Campus Recyclers Network.

As a network partner, your organisation will have the opportunity to:
✅ Operate within university campuses
✅ Access consistent streams of recyclable materials
✅ Increase collection rates and revenue
✅ Leverage U-recycle’s infrastructure, personnel, technology and global collaborations

Together, we can build campuses where sustainable waste management becomes the norm.

Ready to partner with us? Apply now.

Click the link in Bio to apply by @urecycle_initiative

Our work is making headlines.

We are pleased to share that our work and commitment to advancing environmental sustainability have been featured across multiple news platforms, amplifying the conversations around plastic pollution, climate action, and youth-led environmental stewardship.

Every feature extends the reach of our message, bringing greater visibility to the urgent need for behavioural change and collective action toward a more sustainable future.

We are ensuring that the message of environmental responsibility reaches more communities, inspires more action, and drives lasting impact.

This is only the beginning. by @urecycle_initiative

What will you do differently if the future of the earth depends on your actions today?

Real environmental change starts with conversations that people can relate to.

Climate action is not only about learning new concepts. It is about understanding how the choices we make every day shape the environment around us. A single plastic bottle may seem insignificant, but multiplied by millions of people, it contributes to a crisis that affects our ecosystems, public health, livelihoods, and future.

This is why awareness remains at the heart of what we do. We are committed to meeting people where they are, simplifying complex environmental issues, and inspiring practical actions that create lasting impact.

During our Behavioural Change Outreach, our PlasticWize Ambassadors at OAU engaged students in meaningful conversations, helping them see the connection between everyday habits and the growing challenge of plastic pollution. Because lasting change begins when people understand that protecting the planet starts with the choices they make every day. by @urecycle_initiative

Moments from our Management Retreat held in Lagos, Nigeria.

The work continues and we are excited about what lies ahead. by @urecycle_initiative