Leading global iGaming brand, 1win, and non-profit environmental organisation, Recycledge, will launch a collaborative Plastic Waste Exchange (PWE) project – a community-driven initiative to combat plastic waste and promote responsible plastic management in Nigeria.
The launch event takes place on Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Members of the public are encouraged to bring their plastic bottles in exchange for vouchers, food items, gifts, or cash rewards. The more kilogrammes of plastic attendees bring, the more tangible rewards from 1win they will receive, disclosed the organisers.
“The event promises to be engaging and fun, with activities including games and entertainment for participants of all ages, exclusive 1win merchandise giveaways, and appearances by renowned Nigerian personalities,” the promoters added.
They stated that social media influencers, Moyin and Doyin Oladimeji (known as @Twinz_Love), and famous Nigerian actor and producer, Femi Adebayo, will appear on the day to lend their voices to the campaign and inspire community participation.
The PWE project addresses the issue of plastic waste in Ibadan and surrounding areas. Citizens are encouraged to recycle PET bottles by bringing them to 1win-branded PWE stations. With an ambitious goal to collect 5,000 kilogrammes of plastic waste, 1win and Recycledge aim to send it to recycle sites and prevent plastics from polluting landfills, waterways, and natural habitats in Nigeria.
Following the launch event, 1win-facilitated plastic receptacle stations can be found across Ibadan in the following locations: Ilaji Hotel and Resorts, Hybrid Heights, Agodi Parks and Gardens, and IDC School (New Gbagi).
