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The ReFi Recap: Banning single-use plastic in Lagos State

November 2nd-8th, 2024

Happy Friday!

This week, we looked at a recent announcement by the Lagos State government to ban, among other things, single-use plastic as a means to deal with a waste problem that is spiralling out of control. This wouldn't be the first time a policy was put in place ... and failed to deliver.

As our Trinity Morphy points out, bans are tricky. They often economically alienate one segment of a society to benefit another. If Lagos State has any hope of tackling its waste crisis, it has to approach the problem from a socioeconomic angle, not just a political one.

This is where ReFi has a role to play. Nigeria is one of the most advanced countries in terms of incentivising people to collect, sort, and recycle through private token schemes. The likes of Wasset are proving that there is a path forward for proper waste management.


ReFi News

  • Carbonlarity launches on VeBetterDAO to enhance carbon traceability and data sharing

  • Octant announces community grants criteria and governance council

  • Octant announces winners of Public Good Funding sweepstakes

  • Silvi introduces Treekipedia

  • Rowan introduces RePIN to transform renewable energy generation into a decentralised, blockchain-validated ecosystem

  • Wasset adds pay-with-crypto option to marketplace

  • Kula to give 20% ownership of proposed 92MW and 125MW hydroelectric projects in Nepal to community foundation

  • Glo Dollar passes 2,000 $USDGLO holder mark


New Additions to Our Project Database

  • Rowan Energy - Unlocking the full potential of decentralised energy whilst aligning incentives for its further adoption.

  • ReFi Talents - Empowering talent for leadership in the regenerative finance space.

  • EVearn - Rewards you with $B3TR for charging your electric vehicles.

  • Rahat - An open-source blockchain-based financial access platform to support vulnerable communities.

  • enviroBLOQ - Monitors the health and efficiency of homes.

  • VeBetterDAO - A platform for sustainable assets and actions.

  • Impact Evaluation Foundation - An open-source knowledge base of tools and best practices for ecological impact verification.

  • WashikaDAO - Seeks to transform governance and financial inclusion for communities in the global south.

  • Comrades to Youths Africa - Empowers and equips youth with knowledge and skills to fight unemployment and conserve the environment.

  • agriiDAO - Revolutionizing the African food system by creating a zero-waste, nutrient-preserving supply chain.


Knowledge

🔊 ReFi Podcast

📖 CHATAFISHA


Making Impact

129.6

The number of on-chain ecological credits issued by Glow's network of solar projects.


More From Us

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You'll also find our curated ReFi projects database and other ecosystem goodies.

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