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

GeneralNovember 11, 2025201Views 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, 2025197Views 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, 2025194Views 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, 2025184Views 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, 2025309Views 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…

10 Sustainable Habits You Can Start at Home

GeneralOctober 17, 2025228Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

The Link Between Climate Change and Waste Management

GeneralOctober 13, 2025351Views 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…

Sustainable Cities: What Would a Green Lagos Look Like?

GeneralOctober 10, 2025280Views 0Likes 0Comments

When we talk about sustainability in Africa, one name that always comes to mind is Lagos — a city of boundless energy, innovation, and ambition. But Lagos is also a city facing complex environmental realities: congestion, waste overflow, air pollution, and the ever-growing demand for power. Yet, amid these challenges lies immense potential for transformation.…

How You Can Support the Green Economy—Even Without Solar Panels

GeneralOctober 5, 2025200Views 0Likes 0Comments

When people hear about the green economy, they often think it’s a field reserved for scientists, investors, or governments. Some even believe that if they don’t own solar panels or run a recycling plant, their contribution doesn’t count. But the truth is this: everyone has a role to play. The green economy is not just…

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

GeneralOctober 1, 2025230Views 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…

Inside a Solar Panel’s Second Life: A Cleancyclers Case Study

GeneralJune 9, 2025424Views 0Likes 0Comments

In our journey toward sustainable transformation across Africa, one truth continues to resonate deeply with me: sustainability is not a destination — it is a system. At Cleancyclers, we are committed to building those systems. We don't just see waste; we see potential. We see solar panels not as discarded technology, but as dormant opportunities…

Sustainable Fashion: Reducing the Environmental Footprint of the Apparel Industry

GeneralOctober 4, 2024839Views 0Likes 0Comments

The fashion industry is one of the world's most polluting sectors, contributing significantly to climate change, water pollution, and waste. With the rapid rise of fast fashion, the demand for cheap, disposable clothing has led to a cycle of overproduction, excessive consumption, and unsustainable practices. However, a growing movement towards sustainable fashion is working to…

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

10 Sustainable Habits You Can Start at Home

The Link Between Climate Change and Waste Management

Sustainable Cities: What Would a Green Lagos Look Like?

How You Can Support the Green Economy—Even Without Solar Panels

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

Inside a Solar Panel’s Second Life: A Cleancyclers Case Study

Sustainable Fashion: Reducing the Environmental Footprint of the Apparel Industry

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