Wecyclers is an award-winning social enterprise revolutionizing waste management in Nigeria by turning everyday recycling into a tool for economic empowerment.
Founded with the mission to address Lagos’ overwhelming waste challenge, Wecyclers pioneered an innovative incentive-based model that rewards households for recycling their waste.
Through a fleet of low-cost cargo bicycles, tricycles, and trucks, the enterprise collects recyclable materials such as plastic, paper, and aluminum from households and communities.
Participants earn points for every kilogram of waste they contribute, which can be redeemed for household items, food, or cash. This model not only reduces the volume of waste clogging streets and landfills but also provides families in low-income areas with tangible economic benefits.
As a nominee for Social Enterprise of the Year, Wecyclers stands out as a pioneer of circular economy solutions in Africa.
Its work demonstrates how environmental sustainability can be intertwined with social empowerment, proving that small actions at the household level can generate large-scale impact for both people and planet.
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