By: News Peddlers
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| Grace Chukwufumanya Ndobu (AKA: Sustainable Naya), Founder, Acerecycles Enterprise |
Grace Chukwufumanya Ndobu (AKA: Sustainable Naya), Founder, Acerecycles Enterprise, remains an important personality in circular economy sensitization campaign in Uvwie Town, Delta State, from May 28-29, 2024. The campaign aimed to educate and empower young students to become champions of sustainable waste management and circular economy practices.
In a recent report, she highlighted her activities in the state:
Addressing the Challenge:
Poor waste management and lack of circular economy awareness plagued Uvwie Town. To address this, I targeted 1000+ young students in Don Domingos School, Osubi Secondary School, and over 300 girls in Our Lady's Girls School.
My Innovative Solution:
Through Acerecycles, I conducted:
- Interactive sessions on waste management and circular economy
- Waste bin provision and pad distribution to 300 girls
- Collaborations with local organizations and schools for community ownership and sustainability
Key Highlights:
- 8 waste bins provided to 4 schools ensured sustainable waste management practices
- 300 pads distributed to girls in need
- Interactive sessions engaged students and promoted discussions on waste management and the circular economy.
- Partnering with local organizations and schools ensured community ownership and sustainability.
Additional Activities:
- Organized a community clean-up event, engaging 500 residents in waste collection and disposal.
- Established a recycling program in partnership with local businesses, diverting 200kg of waste from landfills.
- Developed a comprehensive guide on sustainable waste management for schools and communities.
- Conducted a baseline survey to assess waste management practices and awareness
- Trained 20 teachers on integrating circular economy into their curriculum
Lessons learnt and best practices:
- Engaging local stakeholders and partnering with schools enhanced campaign success.
- Interactive sessions and resource provision effectively raised awareness and promoted behavioural change.
- Providing waste bins ensured campaign sustainability.
- Community involvement and ownership are crucial for long-term impact.
Conclusion:
I am proud of my achievements and believe this is just the beginning. I recommend replicating this campaign to amplify its impact. Tgether, we can create a more sustainable future for all.
Recommendations:
- Scale up the campaign to reach more schools and communities.
- Establish a sustainable waste management model for replication nationwide
- Collaborate with international organizations to share best practices and amplify impact.
- Develop a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess campaign effectiveness.