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Circular Fashion: Can Style Ever Be Truly Sustainable?

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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…

Eco-Friendly Work Life: How to Go Green at the Office

GeneralNovember 11, 202535Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The Sustainable Kitchen: Eat Well, Waste Less

GeneralNovember 7, 202537Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

From Trash to Treasure: How to Upcycle Common Household Waste

GeneralNovember 3, 202540Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

5 Common Myths About Solar Panel Recycling — and the Truth Behind Them

GeneralOctober 25, 202561Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The Truth About E-Waste in Africa

GeneralOctober 21, 2025101Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The Link Between Climate Change and Waste Management

GeneralOctober 13, 2025120Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

5 Things You Can Recycle Today That You Didn’t Know You Could

GeneralOctober 1, 2025103Views 0Likes 0Comments

When people think of recycling, they often imagine plastic bottles and aluminum cans. While these are important, there is a much wider world of recyclable materials—some of which are hidden in plain sight. In Africa, where waste systems are still evolving and informal recycling plays a vital role, unlocking the hidden value in what we…

Why Africa Needs Solar Recycling Regulations Now

GeneralJune 11, 2025194Views 0Likes 0Comments

As Africa rapidly embraces solar energy as a pathway to climate resilience and economic growth, a silent challenge is gaining momentum: solar waste. For all our progress in electrifying communities, reducing fossil fuel dependency, and decentralizing energy access, we must ask a critical question — what happens when solar panels reach the end of their…

From Waste to Wealth: The Economics of Recycling

LearningAugust 22, 2024767Views 0Likes 0Comments

In an era where resource scarcity and environmental degradation are increasingly pressing concerns, recycling emerges not merely as a waste management strategy but as a transformative economic opportunity. The concept of recycling transcends traditional waste disposal; it represents a fundamental shift towards a circular economy where materials are continuously reused, reducing the need for virgin…

The Benefit of Recycling: Why we should recycle

LearningAugust 20, 2024643Views 0Likes 0Comments

Recycling is more than just a routine task; it's a powerful tool for driving sustainability and addressing some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. By transforming waste materials into reusable resources, recycling offers significant benefits for the environment, economy, and society. This article highlights the key advantages of recycling and explores how…

Circular Fashion: Can Style Ever Be Truly Sustainable?

Eco-Friendly Work Life: How to Go Green at the Office

The Sustainable Kitchen: Eat Well, Waste Less

From Trash to Treasure: How to Upcycle Common Household Waste

5 Common Myths About Solar Panel Recycling — and the Truth Behind Them

The Truth About E-Waste in Africa

The Link Between Climate Change and Waste Management

5 Things You Can Recycle Today That You Didn’t Know You Could

Why Africa Needs Solar Recycling Regulations Now

From Waste to Wealth: The Economics of Recycling

The Benefit of Recycling: Why we should recycle

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