Exploring Design Thinking for Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Transportation and Climate Change Innovations
Innovation and design thinking plays a pivotal role and are powerful tools that can revolutionize the way we approach or solve various environmental problems in Africa and by extension the world. When applied to these thematic areas of sustainability: sustainable energy, sustainable transportation, and climate change, these tools can drive transformative change, fostering creative and […]
Transforming Plastic Sachet Waste into Eco-Friendly School Bags
In a world grappling with environmental challenges, the innovative initiative led by 12 Ecoheroes Initiative student team from AMMKIII College of Science, New Bussa, Niger State, Nigeria stands as a beacon of hope. Supported by Green Growth Africa in partnership with Pratt and Whitney, and the North America Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) their project […]
Revolutionizing Organic Waste Management – The Black Soldier Hive Project
An estimated 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted globally each year, one third of all food produced for human consumption, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. With a total of 37.9 million tonnes of food being wasted by farmers, food vendors, and food processing industries in Nigeria each […]
Turning plastic pollution into solutions in Kenya
There has been a tremendous increase in plastic production and consumption over the last few decades. According to a global report by the United Nations Environment Programme, one million plastic drinking bottles are purchased every minute, while 500 billion single-use plastic bags are used worldwide every year. Plastics are non-biodegradable; thus, without proper plastic waste […]
Solar-powered Aircrafts: A New Paradigm in the Aviation Industry
Sustainable Aviation has become a matter of global concern amongst policy makers, economists, and aviation experts. The current contribution of traditional aviation practices to climate change, and the tendency that these contributions to climate change will rise drastically in the nearest future, if unchecked, highlights the need to take actions that are sustainable and eco-friendly. […]
Etefop’s Green Tank Project: A Sustainable Solution for Plastic Pollution
According to waste management data, over 17 million of plastic wastes are generated in sub-Saharan Africa annually and only about 10% is recycled. In Rwanda, single-use plastics like plastic bags and bottles have led to flooding and reduced agricultural productivity, hindering rainwater penetration into the soil. Additionally, plastic bottles, taking years to degrade, contribute to […]
