USAID Collaborated to Launch Plastic Solutions Initiative

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has collaborated with the Coca-Cola Foundation and TechnoServe Nigeria, is set to launch new plastic solutions in Nigeria. The $4 million Nigeria Plastic Solutions Activity (NPSA) aims to promote innovative recycling solutions to tackle challenges faced by the country in plastic waste management.

Nigeria has been a victim of plastic pollution crisis over the past several years. The country is estimated to generate approximately 2.5 million metric tons of plastic waste every year. The country has been looking forward to concerted efforts to address the situation.

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Initially, the NPSA initiative aims to deploy over 24 aggregators and 9,500 collectors, which in turn will result in collection of approximately 49,000 metric tons of plastic waste, with scope of further expansion over the forthcoming years. In addition to offering a cleaner and healthier environment, the initiative will also lead to creation of over 10,000 green jobs in the country.

Melissa Jones, Mission Director, USAID remarked that the new value chain will benefit small and medium scale enterprises, especially entry-level and semi-skilled workers. The new program will serve as a catalyst to drive increased collection and recycling rates, said Saadia Madsbierg, president of The Coca‑Cola Foundation.