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On 17th June 2025<\/strong>, RUWES Nigeria, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Environment<\/strong>, marked World Environment Day under the theme Ending Plastic Pollution<\/em>. The event highlighted RUWES\u2019 commitment to environmental sustainability and women\u2019s empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)<\/strong> between RUWES and Environmental Expression Limited (EEL)<\/strong> to support the rollout of the Plastic Waste to Wealth Initiative<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RUWES officially launched the initiative during the event, with the Head of Secretariat demonstrating how rural women can exchange collected plastic waste for financial value. The first round of payments was facilitated by EEL, showcasing the immediate impact of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The day also featured a Plastic Innovation Exhibition<\/strong>, showcasing recycled products and waste-to-resource solutions, with participation from Zoomlion Ghana<\/strong>, reinforcing regional collaboration for a cleaner Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RUWES remains committed to turning waste into opportunity and building a greener, more sustainable future for women and communities across Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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