In commemoration of World Environment Day 2025 themed “Ending Global Plastic Pollution”, EcoSteward and Humanitarian Foundation proudly co-partnered in a transformative one-day event held on 22nd June 2025 at Uke Community, Nasarawa State. The program, titled “Plastics to Creative Crafts in Communities (P3C)”, with support from France Embassy in Nigeria, was led by Ecocykle Development Foundation, an NGO championing circular economy solutions across vulnerable communities in Nigeria,
With plastic pollution increasingly threatening both ecosystems and livelihoods, the P3C initiative tackled the problem from both an environmental and economic lens. The program specifically targeted 70 women and girls from vulnerable backgrounds, equipping them with practical skills to convert plastic waste into eco-friendly crafts such as artistic jewelry and sustainable paper packaging.
Participants engaged in hands-on workshops, sustainability education sessions, and interactive dialogues with community leaders and waste management authorities. The training not only introduced them to income-generating green skills but also sparked behavioral change around single-use plastic consumption in the community.
EcoSteward and Humanitarian Foundation, represented by Program Director Mr. Nweze Emmanuel Obinna, emphasized the need for inclusive environmental education and green entrepreneurship as tools for grassroots resilience. “This initiative represents exactly the kind of people-powered, planet-first approach we believe in,” Mr. Obinna stated during his address.
With over 70 women trained and many already exploring business ideas around upcycling, the P3C project is expected to catalyze small-scale eco-enterprises across Nasarawa State. Beyond its immediate impact, the program sends a powerful message: communities especially women can lead the fight against plastic pollution when equipped with knowledge, skills, and opportunity.
This collaboration is a testament to what’s possible when civil society organizations unite to drive local solutions for global challenges. As EcoSteward continues to champion sustainability and empowerment, programs like P3C reflect the growing shift towards green, inclusive development in Nigeria.
