Digital Tech and the Circular Economy of Plastic across African Contexts with Dr. Seun Kolade and Wumni Ogunde

In this episode, we explore how digital technologies are driving Africa’s circular plastic economy. Host Clark Marchese is joined by Dr. Seun Kolade and Wunmi Ogunde, who discuss how mobile apps and blockchain are connecting households with recyclers, empowering communities, and reimagining the plastic value chain. They also highlight the key role women play in these systems and the challenges faced by waste pickers across the continent. This episode sheds light on the innovative approaches Africa is taking to address plastic waste and how digital solutions are fostering both environmental and economic progress.Episode Guests: Dr. Seun Kolade and Wunmi OgundeFind more on Dr. Kolade at the Sheffield Hallam University and on LinkedInVirtually attend the POLCON conferenceFind Ogunde on LinkedInMore from Dr. Kolade and Ogunde:Find the article that the episode covered hereBook: Digital Innovations for a circular plastic economy in Africa Journal article: The environment for a digitally enabled circular plastics economy in Africa: lessons from cross-sectional stakeholder engagementsMore on PAKAM in NigeriaMore on WeCyclers in NigeriaMore on Yo-Waste in UgandaMore information about the episode and the Plastic PodcastEpisode Transcript  and more information on the Pine Forest Media WebsiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.