Lagos is drowning in plastic. Every day, our beautiful city generates 13,000 to 15,000 metric tons of waste, with mountains of plastic clogging our drains and poisoning our environment, increasing infection and diseases in various communities. This is quite depressing.

But what if we could transform this crisis into an opportunity? Yes, of course, an opportunity.

At YctPlastogas Hub, we believe we can. Born from the innovative spirit of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), we're tackling the plastic waste crisis head-on, one community at a time. Our mission is to create a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Lagos by turning plastic waste into valuable resources starting with Yaba and its environs.

YABATECH, home to over 35,000 students and staff, and the surrounding communities of Yaba; Shomolu and Bariga, represent the perfect launchpad for our mission.

[Images of Yabatech and the other LCDAs].

The lack of a coordinated waste management system here creates a pressing challenge, but also an unparalleled opportunity to demonstrate the power of community-driven change.

Yctplastogas Hub is implementing a comprehensive strategy that addresses the root causes of the plastic waste crisis and creates a circular economy. These strategies are;

We're conducting in-depth studies to understand why current waste segregation efforts fail. This research will inform targeted awareness campaigns to shift behaviours and optimize plastic waste collection.

Our innovative smart waste collection system uses "smart bins" equipped with sensors and GSM modules to weigh, count, and identify plastic waste in real time.

[Image or video demonstration of the smart bin system will be here].

When you deposit plastic, you'll automatically earn tokens that can be redeemed for cash or other rewards!• 

We're developing cutting-edge equipment to recycle and upcycle plastic waste:• 

This machine transforms plastic into small strips, ready to be sold as raw material or used as feedstock for gas production.• 

This device converts shredded plastic into clean cooking gas, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional waste disposal methods.

3. Empowering the Community Through Training:

Sustainability is at the heart of our mission. We provide training and workshop programs to equip community members with the skills they need to manage plastic waste effectively and build a greener future.

[Image of people participating in the enumerators training workshop].

We can't do this alone. We're proud to collaborate with leading international institutions:

• National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE): INRAE's expertise in waste management and the circular economy guides the optimization of our plastic waste collection system.• Polytechnic School Palaiseau and Paris-Est Creteil Val-de-Marne University (France): These institutions provide invaluable expertise in polymer science, plastics engineering, and equipment development. [photos of key personnel or facilities from these institutions if available]. Their collaboration supercharges our efficiency, improves our processes, and creates a positive impact.

• Advance our research and development.• Equip our team with knowledge through exchange programs.• Create great access to European networks and a great source of funding.• Implement a waste management system with help from circular economy experts.• Carry out an effective environmental impact assessment.

Are you ready to be a part of the solution? We want you to be a part of our movement to create a healthy environment by spreading the word: Share our story with your friends, family, and community.

Together, we can turn Lagos' plastic waste crisis into a sustainable success story.

Yctplastogas Hub; Turning Lagos' Plastic Waste into a Sustainable Future.


Lagos is drowning in plastic. Every day, our beautiful city generates 13,000 to 15,000 metric tons of waste, with mountains of plastic clogging our drains and poisoning our environment, increasing infection and diseases in various communities. This is quite depressing.

At YctPlastogas Hub, we believe we can. Born from the innovative spirit of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), we're tackling the plastic waste crisis head-on, one community at a time. Our mission is to create a cleaner, healthier, anandd more sustainable Lagos by turning plastic waste into valuable resources starting with Yaba and its environs.

Yctplastogas Hub is implementing a comprehensive strategy that addresses the root causes of the plastic waste crisis and creates a circular economy. These strategies are;



Our innovative smart waste collection system uses "smart bins" equipped with sensors and GSM modules to weigh, count, and identify plastic waste in real time.

When you deposit plastic, you'll automatically earn tokens that can be redeemed for cash or other rewards!• 

This device converts shredded plastic into clean cooking gas, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional waste disposal methods.


3.  Empowering the Community Through Training:


National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE): INRAE's expertise in waste management and the circular economy guides the optimization of our plastic waste collection system.• Polytechnic School Palaiseau and Paris-Est Creteil Val-de-Marne University (France): These institutions provide invaluable expertise in polymer science, plastics engineering, and equipment development. [photos of key personnel or facilities from these institutions if available]. Their collaboration supercharges our efficiency, improves our processes, and creates a positive impact.

Equip our team with knowledge through exchangeexchange programs.

Create great access to European networks and a great source of funding.

Implement a waste management system with help from circular economy experts.

Carry out an effective environmental impact assessment.

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