– Improving Battery Recycling Systems in Africa
– Tackling Toxic Waste and Pollution from Batteries
– Strengthening Sustainable Waste Management
The Nigerian government, in collaboration with international development partners, has announced plans to upgrade lead-acid battery recycling processes across Africa. The initiative aims to enhance environmental protection by promoting safer and more efficient recycling practices. The plan will focus on curbing the pollution caused by informal and unsafe battery recycling operations, which release toxic lead into the environment, endangering human health and ecosystems.
The project also seeks to introduce advanced technologies, improve regulatory frameworks, and build the capacity of recyclers to ensure compliance with global environmental and safety standards. Stakeholders believe that the move will reduce pollution, create green jobs, and contribute to Africa’s circular economy.
