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• Published Subscription Original Research 31 Dec 2025

  Closing the Loop: Innovative Strategies for Circular Economy and Sustainable Waste Management

  By Samuel Omojola Ejiko, Tunji John Erinle, Ramoni Olawale Abiodun Oyeniyi

  Abstract: Africa’s growing waste crisis, especially in rapidly expanding cities across Nigeria, has made it increasingly clear that traditional “take–make–dispose” systems can no longer support sustainable development. This paper explores how shifting to a circular economy (CE) can transform waste from a persistent challenge into a valuable resource. Instead of seeing waste as an endpoint, the circular economy model encourages designing products for longer lifespans, rethinking consumption patterns, and recovering materials …

  Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 123–139 Read article →