An initiative under Oyo Plastic Drive by For Nature and Future Eco-Green Initiative (FONAFEGI) in collaboration with oyo State ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
In December 2025, something powerful began in Ibadan. What started as a simple idea, to exchange plastic waste for value quickly became a movement of hope, dignity, and opportunity for women. The Eco-Women Thrive Program was launched during the Detty Green December – Plastic for Food Drive, not just as an environmental intervention, but as a lifeline for women navigating economic hardship and environmental vulnerability. Today, that idea has grown into a thriving model, where plastic waste becomes a pathway to financial inclusion, climate action, and community resilience.
Plastic waste clogs drains, worsening floods
Environmental degradation impacts daily income
Women in agri-food chains face credit & opportunity gaps
Since its launch in December 2025, the has continued to grow; driven by community participation and real impact.
Turning Waste into Opportunity
Eco-Women Thrive introduces a circular and inclusive model that connects environmental action with economic empowerment.
Women collect and sort plastic waste within their communities and exchange it for economic value and program benefits.
Through cooperative structures, participants gain access to low-interest or zero-interest loans to support and grow their businesses.
Women are organized into structured cooperative groups, enabling savings, trust-building, and stronger financial inclusion.
Participants receive training in: Financial literacy, Business development, Climate-smart practices, Circular economy solutions
Women become active environmental stewards, contributing to cleaner communities while improving their livelihoods.
1. Tens of women engaged across pilot communities
2. Significant volumes of plastic waste recovered, reducing environmental pollution
3. Women supported with food incentives and livelihood opportunities
4. Formation of cooperative savings groups to strengthen financial access
5. Increased awareness of climate-smart practices among women and households
6. Strengthened link between environmental sustainability and economic resilience
