Nestlé Nigeria collects over 5,600kg of waste in nationwide Clean-Up Campaign

Nestlé Nigeria has made a significant impact on environmental sustainability through its nationwide clean-up and community sensitization campaign, collecting over 5,600 kilograms of solid waste and 379.2 kilograms of recyclable waste.

The initiative, now in its sixth year, demonstrates the company’s commitment to reducing plastic pollution and promoting a waste-free future.

It spanned 11 cities across Nigeria, focused on high-footfall market hubs and resulted in the collective removal of solid waste and recyclable waste.

The impressive outcome highlights the tangible results of corporate-community collaboration and underscores Nestlé Nigeria’s dedication to environmental stewardship.

At the Lagos activation, Lead, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainability at Nestlé Nigeria, Mrs. Victoria Uwadoka, emphasized the company’s vision of a waste-free future. She noted that Nestlé Nigeria’s commitment to fighting plastic waste is integral to this vision, which encompasses internal accountability and proactive stakeholder engagement.

The company’s efforts to reduce plastic waste are multifaceted. Through strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) and plastic waste recyclers, Nestlé Nigeria is supporting the advancement of circularity within the plastics value chain. Additionally, the company’s Employee Plastics Collection Scheme (EPCS) empowers employees to take responsibility for their environmental impact by recycling their plastic waste.

Founder of the African Clean-Up Initiative, Dr. Alex Akhigbe, articulated the broader vision driving this partnership, stating that the initiative represents a sustainability movement grounded in the principles of collective responsibility, collaboration, and the circular economy.

The annual clean-up campaign demonstrates Nestlé Nigeria’s integrated approach to sustainability, merging operational accountability with grassroots engagement.

As the company progresses in its broader sustainability agenda, initiatives such as this serve as a model for how corporate actions can stimulate community-driven impact, reinforcing the shared responsibility to protect environmental resources today and for future generations.