UPCOMING SESSION
New Partnerships and Infrastructure Allocation
We’re thrilled to announce our latest partnership with LAGOS STATE WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (LAWMA), LAGOS STATE DISTRICT IV as mentioned in our previous update and we have began talks with MINIPAY as regards integration. This collaboration will help streamline our recycling process and make it easier for community members to participate.
Additionally, we have formalized the partnerships with:
- 18 local schools to implement recycling education programs and collection point
- 2 environmental organizations to expand our reach and resources
- 2 dApps built on Celo WASSET AND BITGIFTY
These partnerships will significantly boost our capacity to make a positive impact on our environment.
Upcoming Sessions
Building on the success of our first online community session, we’re excited to announce a series of upcoming events:
CARUS DEMO DAY Scheduled for Wednesday 9th October 2024 17:30 (WAT) Register here: https://lu.ma/eo553k93
- CARUS X CELO NIGERIA TWITTER SPACE on the 10th of October 2024 Time: TBD/TBA
- CARUS X CELO DAO AFRICA DATE AND TIME: TBD/TBA
- A) Virtual Recycling Workshop: A hands-on session teaching proper recycling techniques
B) “Plastic to Fantastic” Webinar: Showcasing innovative uses for recycled plastics
C) Community Clean-up Day: An in-person event to engage local volunteers
Stay tuned for dates and registration details!
Infrastructure Preparation
To support our growing initiatives, we’re investing in our infrastructure:
- Expanding our storage centre to accommodate increased collection volumes. (Finalized stages)
- Upgrading our sorting equipment to improve efficiency by an estimated 25% through our partnership with WASSET (Currently in Progress)
- Implementing a new tracking system to better monitor our recycling impact.(In development)
OLD STORAGE LOCATION
What’s Next
Building on our previous goals, we’re setting ambitious targets for the coming months:
- Launch a mobile app to help community members locate recycling points and track their contributions
- Initiate a 5 pilot program for door-to-door recycling collection in selected neighborhoods
- Develop a school curriculum on recycling and environmental conservation for our partner schools
- Explore partnerships with local businesses to implement recycling programs in workplaces
We’re also researching innovative recycling technologies that could potentially increase our recycling efficiency by up to 40%.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Collection point a Unilag
Your support and participation are crucial to our mission. Here’s how you can get involved:
- Follow us on social media @recycleoncarus for updates and tips
- Attend our upcoming sessions to learn more about effective recycling
- Spread the word about our initiatives in your community
- Reach out to us at carusrecycling.com for partnership opportunities or to volunteer
Special Thanks to @CeloAfricaDAO @Prezenti.grants @MayaRB for believing in us.
Together, we can turn the tide on plastic pollution and create a cleaner, greener future for all.