This initiative is projected to reduce the institution’s carbon footprint by 15% whilst impacting over 1,000 stakeholders on carbon literacy. The drop-off centres are strategically located across the UNILAG campus including the Amina Hall, Mariere Hall, High-rise, and DLI bus stop. A product-based incentive tagged “bottles 4 drinks” will be adopted to encourage usage of the drop-off centres, where stakeholders can exchange large numbers of post consumed plastic bottles for drinks. Green badges and certificates will also be used to motivate participants. In addition to this, the sustainability learning centre will be a knowledge and resource transfer avenue for educational awareness on recycling and environmental sustainability business and skills. The centre will also serve to stimulate stakeholders’ interest and commitment in the collection of recyclable waste from the generation points. Interested students, staff and public will be engaged and exposed to recycling and circular economy business.
NBC remains committed to advancing sustainable practices, delivering quality products, and positively impacting communities across Nigeria. The company continues to prioritize plastic recycling and waste management across its manufacturing plants to further solidify its long-term sustainability commitments. A year ago, through its parent company, Coca-Cola HBC, NBC announced a €1 million fund to support community empowerment and social impact programmes in Nigeria. Part of this includes community recycling initiatives and since then, the company has commissioned several recycling banks and PET-collection infrastructures across the country. NBC continues to deepen its World Without Waste agenda leveraging valuable partnerships like this, whilst promoting a more sustainable approach to managing our environmental impacts.