٠٠:٠٣:٣٢A group of climate activists from Nigeria's University of Ibadan are working together to clean up a local market and convert the litter into useful household items, as seen in footage captured on Saturday.
The video shows students from the university clearing refuse from the Bodija market and selling wares and artworks made from recycled plastic, such as a tissue box fashioned from bottle caps and flower pots made from bottles.
Activists are also seen crafting a new sign for the market by screwing bottle caps onto a cardboard placard with the hope of raising environmental awareness in the local community.
"It's an eco-friendly art that can be done. It's just a way of telling people that there's a way you can actually repurpose your waste," explained Babatunde Abigail, leader of the student activist group.
"You don't have to throw everything away. You don't have to litter everywhere," she continued.
Abigail added that the Bodija market had been chosen by the students as it is the 'closest and dirtiest' area near the university, describing the site as a 'strategic location' to spread the message.
Proceeds from the initiative will be donated to help the local government tackle waste management challenges in the city of Ibadan.
According to local reports, many regions in Nigeria suffer from poor waste management, resulting in an estimated $2.5 billion loss in recycling value each year.
In the province of Lagos, only 20 percent of the estimated 13 million tonnes of annual waste is collected correctly, which leads to clogged infrastructure, floods and the spread of disease.
From trash to treasure! Nigerian students clean up Ibadan market, recycle litter to raise awareness
A group of climate activists from Nigeria's University of Ibadan are working together to clean up a local market and convert the litter into useful household items, as seen in footage captured on Saturday.
The video shows students from the university clearing refuse from the Bodija market and selling wares and artworks made from recycled plastic, such as a tissue box fashioned from bottle caps and flower pots made from bottles.
Activists are also seen crafting a new sign for the market by screwing bottle caps onto a cardboard placard with the hope of raising environmental awareness in the local community.
"It's an eco-friendly art that can be done. It's just a way of telling people that there's a way you can actually repurpose your waste," explained Babatunde Abigail, leader of the student activist group.
"You don't have to throw everything away. You don't have to litter everywhere," she continued.
Abigail added that the Bodija market had been chosen by the students as it is the 'closest and dirtiest' area near the university, describing the site as a 'strategic location' to spread the message.
Proceeds from the initiative will be donated to help the local government tackle waste management challenges in the city of Ibadan.
According to local reports, many regions in Nigeria suffer from poor waste management, resulting in an estimated $2.5 billion loss in recycling value each year.
In the province of Lagos, only 20 percent of the estimated 13 million tonnes of annual waste is collected correctly, which leads to clogged infrastructure, floods and the spread of disease.
A group of climate activists from Nigeria's University of Ibadan are working together to clean up a local market and convert the litter into useful household items, as seen in footage captured on Saturday.
The video shows students from the university clearing refuse from the Bodija market and selling wares and artworks made from recycled plastic, such as a tissue box fashioned from bottle caps and flower pots made from bottles.
Activists are also seen crafting a new sign for the market by screwing bottle caps onto a cardboard placard with the hope of raising environmental awareness in the local community.
"It's an eco-friendly art that can be done. It's just a way of telling people that there's a way you can actually repurpose your waste," explained Babatunde Abigail, leader of the student activist group.
"You don't have to throw everything away. You don't have to litter everywhere," she continued.
Abigail added that the Bodija market had been chosen by the students as it is the 'closest and dirtiest' area near the university, describing the site as a 'strategic location' to spread the message.
Proceeds from the initiative will be donated to help the local government tackle waste management challenges in the city of Ibadan.
According to local reports, many regions in Nigeria suffer from poor waste management, resulting in an estimated $2.5 billion loss in recycling value each year.
In the province of Lagos, only 20 percent of the estimated 13 million tonnes of annual waste is collected correctly, which leads to clogged infrastructure, floods and the spread of disease.