By Amb. Canon Otto, Convener – Global Sustainability Summit & Founder – Cleancyclers
In a world where smartphones wake us, screens guide our work, and digital platforms fuel our conversations, it has become increasingly clear that our relationship with technology is shaping not only our lifestyles but also the health of our environment. Today, I…
By Amb. Canon Otto, Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, Cleancyclers
In the rapidly evolving world of sustainability, one question continues to echo across conferences, global dialogues, and the platforms we champion at Cleancyclers and SustainabilityUnscripted:
Can fashion — one of the world’s most expressive and culturally-rich industries — ever be truly sustainable?
As someone…
In today’s fast-paced world, we often talk about health in terms of fitness routines, diet plans, or meditation schedules. But there’s one powerful form of self-care we tend to overlook — sustainability.
When we take care of the planet, we are, in essence, taking care of ourselves. Cleaner air, less pollution, reduced waste, and greener…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder of Cleancyclers Africa
When we talk about sustainability, we often think of forests, oceans, or renewable energy. But what about the place where we spend most of our waking hours — the office?
At Cleancyclers, we’ve learned that true sustainability doesn’t stop at home…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder of Cleancyclers Africa
They say the kitchen is the heart of every home — and for me, it’s also where sustainability begins. Every meal we cook, every ingredient we choose, and every plate we serve has an impact far beyond our dining tables.
At…
Every home has it — the pile of “junk” sitting quietly in corners, waiting to be discarded. Old glass jars, torn jeans, broken electronics, and empty bottles. We often see them as waste, but at Cleancyclers, we see potential.
In a world drowning in plastic and pollution, the art of upcycling has emerged as a…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, Cleancyclers Africa
Every journey tells a story — and in today’s world, the way we move is shaping the story of our planet. Transportation has become one of the largest sources of global carbon emissions, but it’s also one of the easiest places to…
When people hear the word sustainability, they often think of large-scale projects, complex technology, or government policies. But the truth is — sustainability begins at home. The foundation of a cleaner, healthier planet is built on the small, consistent choices we make every day.
At Cleancyclers, we’ve learned through our community initiatives that environmental change…
As Africa embraces renewable energy at an unprecedented scale, solar panels are lighting homes, schools, and communities that once lived in darkness. But beneath this green revolution lies an often-ignored reality: what happens when these solar panels reach their end of life?
At Cleancyclers, we’ve seen firsthand the misinformation surrounding solar panel recycling — myths…
Africa’s Growing E-Waste Challenge
Walk through many African cities today — from Lagos to Accra, Nairobi to Johannesburg — and you’ll find piles of discarded electronics: old phones, broken TVs, used computers, and worn-out solar panels.
What many people don’t realize is that these piles tell a story — one about progress and pollution, about…
Change Begins Where You Are
When people think about sustainability, they often picture large organizations, solar farms, or government policies. But real change doesn’t begin in conference halls — it begins at home.
Every conscious choice we make — how we eat, what we buy, how we dispose of waste — adds up to a…
Rethinking Waste in a Warming World
When we talk about climate change, the conversation often centers on energy, fossil fuels, and deforestation. Yet one of the most overlooked contributors to the crisis lies right before us — waste.
Every heap of uncollected refuse, every burning landfill, every plastic-choked drainage system tells a silent but devastating…
