Sixteen-year-old Nigerian Manasseh Aluga has won international recognition for his eco-friendly innovation, converting plastic waste into building bricks, earning second place in the International Young Eco-Hero Award.
A 16-year-old Nigerian, Manasseh Aluga, has received international acclaim for his innovative approach to combating plastic waste by converting it into environmentally-friendly building bricks.
Manasseh, from Jos, Plateau, secured second place in the International Young Eco-Hero Award, organized by the U.S.-based environmental group, Action For Nature, for his pioneering Kundu Waste Management Project.
In a statement released on Monday, AFN spokesperson Kelly Carnes highlighted Aluga’s recognition as a leading environmental innovator in Nigeria.
“We are deeply impressed by Manasseh’s commitment to creating a cleaner environment, despite financial limitations and personal challenges,” Carnes said. “His project was driven by the severe impact of plastic pollution in his community.”
Since its launch in March 2022, the Kundu project has made remarkable progress, successfully producing and distributing eco-bricks to local construction sites.
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