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Environmental Sustainability Consulting

Turning Waste
Into Wealth

We help businesses, investors, and communities across Africa build a cleaner, more circular future through practical environmental solutions that create real economic value.

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Africa's Environmental Challenges Are Its Greatest Opportunities

AIJ Innovations was born out of a simple conviction: that the gap in Africa's environmental landscape isn't just in waste management. It's in helping businesses see sustainability as a pathway to growth.

Today, we work with organisations of all sizes, from multinational foundations to local recyclers, leveraging our leadership of the Recyclers Association of Nigeria (300+ member companies) to reduce environmental impact, build circular economy infrastructure, and create measurable value.

Mission
Partner with businesses to reduce environmental impact while creating economic value.
Vision
Every business in Africa operates with environmental responsibility at its core.
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10+
Years Combined Experience

Our Services

Comprehensive environmental solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, designed to deliver measurable outcomes.

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Plastic Neutrality

Helping organisations offset their plastic footprint through comprehensive audits, recovery, and recycling.

⬡ 12 Responsible Consumption🌊 14 Life Below Water
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Sustainability Consulting

Guiding businesses from waste reduction to energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption.

⚡ 7 Affordable Energy⬡ 12 Responsible Consumption
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Compliance & Regulatory

Navigating Nigeria's environmental regulations so your business stays ahead of requirements.

⚖ 16 Peace & Justice
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Waste Management

Customised strategies to minimise waste and control pollution across industrial and community settings.

💧 6 Clean Water🌊 14 Life Below Water
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Oil & Gas Asset Recovery

Recovering decommissioned steel pipes and oilfield materials for recycling and repurposing through off-takers.

🏗 9 Industry & Innovation⬡ 12 Responsible Consumption
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Health & Safety Assessments

Assessing environmental health and safety risks to protect workers and communities.

❤ 3 Good Health
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Environmental Training & Education

Building environmental awareness and practical competency, from the boardroom to the shop floor. Approximately 50 people trained per quarter.

📖 4 Quality Education

Projects That Deliver Impact

Coca-Cola Foundation

Waste-to-Wealth Project

Deployed an innovative waste-at-source model to recover PET plastic from hotels, restaurants, gyms, and estates across Lagos using RFID-enabled smart bins and electric tricycles.

3.714
tonnes
PET Retrieved
27
sites
Active Partners
7
direct
Jobs Created
~33
women/tonne
Empowered
Zircon Marine

Marine Plastic Neutrality

Achieved plastic neutrality in marine and coastal environments across Delta State by recovering plastic waste from waterways and surrounding communities in the Niger Delta.

2.049
tonnes
Recovered in 7 Weeks
117
total
Jobs Created
11,548
kWh
Energy Saved
6,228
litres
Oil Saved
HB Imagino

PET Recycling Franchisee Network

Built an end-to-end franchisee network helping individuals and organisations set up and scale recycling businesses across Africa, in partnership with Recyclan, one of Africa's largest PET off-takers.

7
countries
Network Operations
40K+
tonnes
Off-taker Demand
18 to 25
jobs
Per Plant
7+
cities
Spin-off Ops

Numbers That Matter

5,763+
KG Plastic
Recovered
164+
Total Jobs
Created
11,548
kWh Energy
Saved
6,228
Litres Oil
Saved
50+
People Trained
Per Quarter

Meet the Team

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Harold Okonoboh

Managing Director
Current Roles
President, Recyclers Association of Nigeria (RAN). Over 300 member companies.
Project Executive, Oando Clean Energy Limited. Leading the Velios Project.
Head, Sustainability, DEI & Partnerships
11,000+ tonnes PET recovered across 9 African countries. €45M project finance. Harvard Business School trained.
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Joshua Okonoboh

Project Consultant
Current Roles
Project Management Consultant, AIJ Innovations. Sustainability, DEI, partnerships & net-zero programme management.
Technical Assistant to the President of RAN
Managed Coca-Cola Foundation's Waste-to-Wealth project. Led business development at HB Imagino. PET recycling operations across Africa.

Partners & Collaborators

We work alongside trusted partners to deliver impact at scale across Africa's environmental sustainability landscape.

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Coca-Cola Foundation

World Without Waste Initiative partner for the Waste-to-Wealth project in Lagos.

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Zircon Marine

Marine plastic neutrality project partner in Delta State, Nigeria.

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Recyclan

Primary off-taker partner operating across 9 African countries with 40,000+ tonne demand.

Oando Clean Energy (OCEL)

Clean energy and PET recycling project partner. Velios Project collaboration.

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Recyclers Association of Nigeria

AIJ's leadership serves as President and Technical Assistant. Over 300 member companies.

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Global Shapers Community

World Economic Forum initiative. Community plastic neutrality project partner.

Start or Scale Your Recycling Business

Nigeria generates nearly 65 million metric tonnes of waste annually. Lagos alone produces approximately 10,000 metric tonnes daily, representing a $2 billion value chain. Yet only a fraction is recycled. The opportunity is massive.

Industry advisory & market orientation
Machinery procurement & technical setup
Supply chain logistics & off-taker connections
Financing mediation & pre-financing
Quality assurance & product grading

Off-Taker Partnership

40,000+
tonnes standing PET demand from Recyclan, backed by European & American purchase orders
Current Partners
Solidifiers
Westman Recycling
Recyclan (Off-taker, 9 African countries)
18 to 25
Jobs Per Franchisee Plant

Resources & Insights

Explore reports, case studies, and educational content from our work across Africa's sustainability landscape.

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Project Reports

Detailed reports from Waste-to-Wealth, Zircon Marine, and other completed projects with verified metrics.

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Industry Insights

Analysis and commentary on plastic recycling, circular economy trends, and sustainability in Nigeria and Africa.

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How-To Guides

Practical guides for businesses: starting your plastic neutrality journey, understanding EPR, and more.

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Policy Briefs

Briefings on environmental regulation, Extended Producer Responsibility, and industry policy developments.

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Infographics

Visual breakdowns of environmental impact: energy saved, oil saved, and landfill diverted per tonne recycled.

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Training Materials

Educational content on waste separation, recycling value chains, and technical skills development.

News & Updates

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Media Coverage

AIJ Featured in Business Day and Punch

Coverage of the Waste-to-Wealth project and its impact on PET recovery across Lagos.

2022
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Project Update

Zircon Marine Project: 2 Tonnes in 7 Weeks

Successful plastic neutrality achieved in Delta State with 117 jobs created.

August 2022
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Partnership

Franchisee Network Expands Across West Africa

New franchisee partners join the network, expanding recycling operations to more cities.

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Get Involved

There are many ways to be part of the circular economy. Find the right entry point for you.

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For Businesses

Need a plastic audit, compliance advisory, or a full sustainability strategy? Our consulting team is ready.

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For Investors

Looking to invest in Nigeria's circular economy? AIJ provides on-the-ground implementation and supply chain access.

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For Recyclers

Start or grow your recycling business. Join our Franchisee Network for markets, machinery, and operational support.

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For Communities

Organise clean-ups, start waste collection programmes, or learn about recycling. We work from the ground up.

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For Partners

Interested in collaborating on a sustainability project? We are always open to partnerships that create measurable impact.

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Stay Connected

Subscribe to our newsletter for project updates, industry insights, and upcoming events.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AIJ Innovations do?

We are an environmental consulting firm that helps businesses, investors, and communities become more sustainable. Our services range from plastic neutrality and waste management to oil and gas asset recovery and environmental training.

Where does AIJ operate?

We are based in Lagos, Nigeria. Through our franchisee network and partnerships, our reach extends across West and Central Africa.

What is plastic neutrality?

It is a process where an organisation offsets its plastic footprint by recovering and recycling an equivalent amount of plastic waste. We handle the audit, recovery, and reporting.

How can I become a franchisee partner?

Visit our Franchisee Network page or contact us directly. We will walk you through the process, from setup to first sale.

What industries does AIJ work with?

We work across hospitality, real estate, fitness, marine, oil and gas, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors. If your business produces waste or has an environmental footprint, we can help.

Does AIJ help with regulatory compliance?

Yes. Our team understands Nigeria's environmental regulatory landscape and helps organisations navigate permits, licensing, and compliance requirements.

What kind of impact can I expect?

Every project is different. Across our portfolio we have recovered over 5 tonnes of plastic, created 150+ jobs, and saved thousands of kWh of energy and litres of oil through recycling.

Does AIJ work with international investors?

Absolutely. We provide implementation, regulatory navigation, and supply chain access for investors looking to operate in Nigeria's circular economy.

How do I get started?

Contact us through the website or email us directly at joshua@hbimagino.com or harold@hbimagino.com. We will schedule a call to understand your needs.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Whether you are an investor, a business, or a community, let's build something sustainable together.

Let's Build Something Sustainable

Whether you are an investor, a business, or a community looking to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

Email
joshua@hbimagino.com | harold@hbimagino.com
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Phone
+234 809 526 5228 | +234 808 305 8577
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Office
Ikoyi Heights, 3e Olumegbon Road,
Off Alfred Rewane Road, Ikoyi, Lagos

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