VOICED : Wecyclers la nueva manera de reciclar en

WeCyclers, a recycling initiative in Lagos, uses bicycles to collect recyclable materials from households, rewarding them with points redeemable for gifts. Founded by Billie Kisa, the initiative aims to raise recycling awareness in a city generating 10 tons of waste daily. WeCyclers partners with companies like Brideco Global to transform waste into reusable products. In 18 months, they collected 200 tons of waste from 5,000 homes and plan to expand their workforce and reach by the end of 2014.

What is the primary function of the WeCyclers initiative in Lagos?

• To collect recyclable materials from households

• To sell tricycles to local businesses

• To offer educational programs

• To provide transportation services

Who came up with the idea for WeCyclers?

• A student from the University of Lagos

• A local government official in Lagos

• An entrepreneur from Brideco Global

• Billie Kisa while studying in the United States

What is one of the main challenges of recycling in Lagos?

• Lack of recycling facilities

• Government restrictions on recycling

• High cost of recycling

• Limited awareness about recycling

How does WeCyclers contribute to reducing waste in Lagos?

• By incinerating waste

• By exporting waste to other countries

• By transforming waste into useful products

• By burying waste in landfills

What are WeCyclers' future plans for expansion?

• To start a new line of eco-friendly products

• To increase their workforce and reach more densely populated areas

• To open new offices in other countries

• To partner with international recycling companies