By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, CleanCyclers
Every great movement in history began with one person who chose to act differently. One decision. One habit. One moment of awareness.
In sustainability, the same principle applies. The world does not change because a million people make grand gestures; it changes because…
By Amb. Canon Otto, Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, CleanCyclers
Sustainability has never been just a technical challenge — it is a psychological one. At CleanCyclers, and through platforms like SustainabilityUnscripted, we have consistently emphasized that lasting environmental transformation begins in the human mind long before it appears in policies, innovations, or public campaigns.…
By Amb. Canon Otto FRSA Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Executive Director, Cleancyclers
For decades, the language of sustainability evolved quietly in the background. But today, three letters dominate global boardrooms, investor briefings, and corporate strategies: ESG — Environmental, Social, and Governance.
Across Africa and the world, ESG has become a buzzword, a benchmark, and…
By Amb. Canon Otto – Convener, Global Sustainability Summit & Founder, Cleancyclers
Celebrations are part of our shared human experience. Whether it’s birthdays, weddings, corporate gatherings, cultural festivals, or community milestones, these moments bring joy, connection, and memories. But as I often say during the Global Sustainability Summit, celebration should never come at the expense…
By Amb. Canon Otto — Convener, Global Sustainability Summit; Founder, Cleancyclers
As Africa accelerates its transition into a renewable-energy future, one truth is becoming unmistakably clear: solar power is only as sustainable as the systems built to manage it at the end of its life cycle. And the world is now shifting its attention to…
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…
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…
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…
