PinnedREES Africa: Five Years of Empowering Africa with Love and LightI envision a continent fully liberated from energy poverty and fully given to environmental sustainability practices. — Yetunde Fadeyi Exactly five years ago, REES Africa (Renewable Energy & Environmental Sustainability for Africa), a youth-led non-governmental organization was founded by Yetunde Fadeyi to redefine the lifestyle of vulnerable and marginalized African…Sustainable Development4 min readSustainable Development4 min read
Published inCARRE4·PinnedSustainability Literacy for African Children through LiteratureGiven the enormity of the climate challenge, it is surprising how limited coverage of our changing climate receives in current children’s fiction. More importantly, how more limiting literature for African Children by African authors who understand their reality. As these children approach being a youth in this decade, they will…Children7 min readChildren7 min read
5 days agoThe Environmental Impacts of Hybrid WorkingThe Environmental Impacts of Hybrid Working Hybrid working is the most recent business operational model where employees can flexibly work from home and in their office space. The beauty of this system is that it offers balance and eliminates some of the excesses of remote working. This is because the…Hybrid Work4 min readHybrid Work4 min read
May 16Sustainable Packaging“Regardless of what you need to package or ship, there is some eco-friendly option available that can meet your needs.” -NEFAB- Sustainable or eco-friendly packaging is any form of packaging that has no negative impact on the environment. The design, production and disposal of sustainable packages have no negative impact…Sustainable Packaging4 min readSustainable Packaging4 min read
Apr 22WORLD EARTH DAY: INVEST IN OUR PLANETAll over the world, World Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 every year. Since the first World Earth Day in 1970, the Earth Day Network (EDN) has remained committed to its mission of promoting and raising awareness about the need to protect the environment for future generations under various…Earthday20234 min readEarthday20234 min read
Feb 20GREEN BUSINESS IDEAS IIGreen businesses are the most sustainable forms of business for profitability, corporate social responsibility and fulfilment. They utilize operating models that every forward-thinking entrepreneur should practice. To make it easy for you to make your decisions, we’ve compiled a list of a few green business ideas every aspiring or practicing…Green Businesses5 min readGreen Businesses5 min read
Feb 6GREEN BUSINESS IDEAS IThe ‘green’ wave is fast taking over the business space as more people are becoming aware of the importance of sustainability even in the workplace. The central idea is to utilize techniques that promote the healthful existence of current and future generations. Green businesses are modern business models that prioritize…Green Buiness Ideas4 min readGreen Buiness Ideas4 min read
Jan 25BECOMING A WASTEPRENEUR: GREEN RECYCLERWaste-preneurship is a green entrepreneurship model that addresses waste management using cost effective processes. They could be engaged in waste collection, land filling, incineration, recycling, upcycling or reusing of wastes. …Waste Management4 min readWaste Management4 min read
Jan 11Happy 2023 from REES AfricaHello dear! Happy new year to you! It seems like yesterday when we did the new year countdown and somehow, January seems to be moving at a good pace already. I am optimistic that 2023 is going to be a good year for all of us. I hope you’ve begun…2023 Goal4 min read2023 Goal4 min read
Dec 6, 2022Use Solar Power; The Sun is not ComplainingThe sun is full of energy; its passion and intensity are endless. All who experience it tag it as “sun-kissed.” The best thing yet is that the sun provides its services for free, and everything the sun touches is made beautiful. Many of us enjoy opening our windows or the…Solar Energy5 min readSolar Energy5 min read