British American Tobacco Nigeria has announced the pilot of its Postconsumer Waste Recycling Initiative as part of its Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) programme mandated by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA).
It said it has taken the lead in the project to demonstrate it commitment to a sustainable future through partnership with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) and is aligned with its ‘A Better Tomorrow’ commitment to minimise the environmental impact of its business operations.
According to BAT Nigeria, the new initiative is built upon its existing commitment to environmental stewardship as it already operates at 100% ZERO waste to landfill within its factory premises, ensuring that all waste generated, is recycled.
Speaking, Managing Director of BAT Nigeria, Yarub Al-Bahrani told journalists that the recycling initiative represents an upscale of the company’s ongoing efforts, to further exemplify its dedication to a clean and green environment.
He disclosed that through its existing recycling projects, BAT Nigeria has empowered numerous off-takers who have successfully transformed wastes into valuable resources such as infills, manure, and plastics.