ZEWA calls for mainstreaming of Zero Waste Lifestyle at all levels  

Members of ZEWA in Akwa Ibom State at a waste dumpsite in Uyo recently.

By Ekemini Simon

Zero Waste Ambassadors has joined its counterparts all over the world to commemorate the first ever International Day of Zero Waste.

The International Day of Zero Waste is an annual observance held on March 30. It serves as a reminder of the pressing need to adopt more sustainable consumption and production patterns.

In a press statement issued by the Akwa Ibom State Coordinator of Zero Waste Ambassadors, Comrade Faith Paulinus noted that the Day of Zero Waste  promotes a culture of responsible waste management and encourages the adoption of innovative approaches to minimise waste at all levels of society, through raising awareness about the impact of waste on the environment and resources.

He said that the International Day of Zero Waste inspires individuals and communities to take action towards reducing waste, adopting eco-friendly practices, and creating a more sustainable future. 

The Coordinator pointed out that by joining forces and embracing a zero-waste lifestyle, society can pave the way towards a more resilient and environmentally friendly world.

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The statement added “As an advocacy group we are seizing this opportunity presented by the United Nations to further drive our advocacy towards the promotion sustainable living and the need to support Zero waste initiatives by governments and institutions at all levels as this will greatly aid in addressing all forms of waste, from food loss and waste to natural resource extraction and electronic waste as well shifting towards circularity by ensuring that better policies are been put in place to see this become a reality.”

In a related development, the Coordinator of the group in Akwa Ibom State revealed that ZeWA Akwa Ibom will be organizing a virtual side event to commemorate the day on Sunday, April 2, 2023 and details will be made public.

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