Plastic Recycling Program (PReP) in Nigeria - TechnoServe

After launching in the southern regions of Lagos and Anambra, a 2025 study identified an opportunity for expansion to Kano State, one of Nigeria’s most populous states, home to over 16 million people. With low alcohol consumption and high demand for soft drinks, Kano generates a significant amount of beverage-related plastic waste, making it a critical hub for PET recovery and recycling efforts.

A further study conducted in 2026 examined the PET regulatory landscape to identify actionable policy recommendations and assessed the demand side of the value chain to uncover how pricing mechanisms and off-taker structures shape material flows. This phase also included a detailed quantification of Nigeria’s PET collection and recycling rates. 

Results

The implementation of the second phase of the program in Nigeria aims to: 

•  Increase the total amount of PET waste collected 

•  Improve incomes for informal workers by 20%

•  Impact nearly 15,000 livelihoods through safer, more reliable economic opportunities

•  Mobilize co-financing from ecosystem partners (e.g., recyclers, financial institutions, private actors) 

•  Distribute 2,400 units of PPE (e.g., gloves, goggles, footwear) to enhance safety during collection 

  
  

Considering the impact of the studies’ findings, the Foundation has decided to scale to other countries across Sub-Saharan Africa and drive improved waste collection and recycling in the region. 

Partners

Funder: Coca-Cola Foundation