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Leveraging Waste Recycling as a Gateway to a Green Economy in Nigeria

Leveraging Waste Recycling as a Gateway to a Green Economy in Nigeria

Authors :
Nathaniel Oluwaseun Ogunseye
Omololu David Ogunseye
Abiodun Olanrewaju Ogunseye
Samuel Osayamen Tongo
Johnson Olarinde Oladesu
Michael Abiodun Oyinloye
Festus Osarumwense Uzzi
Source :
The Journal of Indonesia Sustainable Development Planning, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 27-37 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
Pusat Pembinaan, Pendidikan, dan Pelatihan Perencana Bappenas, 2024.

Abstract

The call for a transition to a green economy has been a recurring issue in Nigeria for over a decade. However, there was limited focus on the relationship between waste recycling and the green economy in previous studies. This study explores the nexus between waste recycling and the green economy, examining how waste recycling can be leveraged to foster a green economy in Nigeria. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, and relevant literature from secondary data sources and context were analyzed. The results indicate that waste recycling has not been fully embraced in Nigeria, especially at the household level. Therefore, waste recycling is primarily driven by the informal sector and entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the study reveals the diverse opportunities available through implementing a green economy. It recommends a green economy policy that promotes equity, economic incentives for household waste recycling, and support for entrepreneurs interested in partnering with the government.

Details

Language :
Indonesian
ISSN :
27218309 and 27220842
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
The Journal of Indonesia Sustainable Development Planning
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.6d2c3de2ba6424d93499eff71f1f329
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.46456/jisdep.v5i1.487