THE PLASTIC MENACE: REALITY AND WAY FORWARD.
"Plastic pollution could be waging a war which might surpass terrorism and other types of civil unrest"
The world especially the the West have began a counter attack on plastic which destroy environment.
Plastic has been found in almost every where in the world, there's plastic at the climax of Mount Everest, there's plastic in the Artic ocean.
Every minute, a garbage truck of plastic finds its way into waters.
A particular spot in the Pacific Ocean contains plastics bigger as much as Texas!!
Plastic destroys biodiversity, it is harmful to plants, animals and humans alike!
While there are sudden and innovative solutions to this menace, some countries are yet to come to terms with the fact that something needs to be done.
In Many European countries, there's been outright bans, heavy taxing and adequate recycling of plastic.
Many African countries are also in this race.
Kudos to Rwanda and the rest.
In Nigeria, there is a poor waste management system. From highways to streets in both rural and urban areas, you'll see heaps of refuse, 80 percent of which is plastic.
Where do they get to? To our farms, drainages, rivers, seas, oceans.
The farms sustain most communities.
The water bodies provide 80 percent of drinking water to most riverine dwellers.
Waters also are homes of fishes which are food to us.
The aesthetic aspect of this hasn't even been taken into perspective.
Nigeria is the biggest African country with about 180 million people. Nigeria is equally the biggest black nation in the world.
Nigeria is equally a world market!
Everything finds a consumer in the country.
When you walk into a shop, look around, plastic everywhere. Most of which are just single use.
Soft drinks, water, snacks, and the rest are plastic.
Throwing trash anywhere is not just a big problem now, the bigger one is this: There's plastic in them.
To solve this problem, we must recognize that it is a problem that could be solved.
The government's role here is indispensable.
In Rwanda, when you check in at the airport, your luggage will be checked against plastic!!!
Government should set a time frame to phase out single use plastics and to find better recycling methods.
Parties should be plastic free, companies should limit and stop the production of plastic products.
Consumers should refuse plastic with discipline.
We must partner with countries with superior technology and we must set a time frame to outrightly phase out and ban plastic.
Anything is possible when we believe it's possible. It's possible to have a plastic free Nigeria.
The war against plastic has begun!
WORLD CHANGERS SOCIETY is on this mission to see a plastic free Nigeria.
Soon, the WOCAS "EARTH PRIORITY" campaign will be launched.
We are determined to partner with the UNO to achieve the SDGs.
We are motivated to change the world!
Ferdinand Ochor
(President, World Changers society - WOCAS)
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Good day Dear Leader !
This is the official blog of World Changers Society (WOCAS).
WORLD CHANGERS SOCIETY (WOCAS)
Our lives are most meaningful when it is channeled to the help of the next person around us who by chance we may be better than, by each according to his ability we can all contribute towards making the world a better place!
Our world is in dire need of men and women who will decide and commit to changing the world positively, we learn lessons from Mandela, Malala and Martin Luther. These lessons tells us of what one person can do when they give it a try.
WOCAS is a non-governmental and non-profit making organization of leadership, human development, civic engagement and entrepreneurship. WOCAS was inaugurated 0n 9th December, 2017.
VISION
Our vision is “to raise globally competent individuals who will be change agents and work in all spheres towards the transformation of the society”. We believe in raising people who will inherently model the better society that suits mankind. Our existence is anchored on the desire to make a long lasting impact on people who will change the society.
MISSION
Our mission is “to provide people with the necessary leadership skills, human development skills and motivation in order to become catalysts for change in the society”. We believe in building people, our mission is to develop people in any capacity, intellectually, physically, socially and otherwise.
WOCAS STANDARD
The Standard of WOCAS are Integrity, Character, Leadership, Human development, Service and Contribution.
WOCAS CREED: We believe in modelling the change we want to see, working our talk and being performers of our words. We believe in a better society which will come when there are better
people.
How Do We Operate? Like any other NGO, WOCAS operates on pure volunteerism by concerned individuals who feel a sense of responsibility towards the common good of the society. WOCAS will achieve its vision when we have enriching and life changing programs designed to enlighten people on what needs to be done and how it is to be done to make others better.
Our membership is open to everyone who will wish to be a light in his society, to be the person of influence and the good example others will cite. Such persons will be inducted to the WOCAS “cohort”.
OBJECTIVES OF WOCAS
To contribute to social growth in the society.
To offer people life changing opportunities in education, economics and politics.
Campaigning and actively involving in the achievement of the UN sustainable development goals.
To create a community of selfless individuals who would give more to the society.
STRATEGIES ADOPTED
Leadership development.
Human development initiatives.
Civic engagement and mentorship.
Educational, Economic, Political (non-partisan) advocacy.
Partnership with national and international organizations for sustainable societal development.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Children, Youths, Women, Men, Policy makers, and the society at large
Our Involvement in Social Transformation: Transforming any society is not impossible or easy, WOCAS believes that by offering people the opportunities that will help them change can lead to a better society. Therefore, we believe and align ourselves with all social transformation bodies like the UNO and others and will partner with them in achieving social goals that are paramount for the good of the society.
In Education, Politics, Economics etc, we will make our contributions to people and to things for a better society.
WOCAS: Being the change you want to see!!!
This is the official blog of World Changers Society (WOCAS).
WORLD CHANGERS SOCIETY (WOCAS)
Our lives are most meaningful when it is channeled to the help of the next person around us who by chance we may be better than, by each according to his ability we can all contribute towards making the world a better place!
Our world is in dire need of men and women who will decide and commit to changing the world positively, we learn lessons from Mandela, Malala and Martin Luther. These lessons tells us of what one person can do when they give it a try.
WOCAS is a non-governmental and non-profit making organization of leadership, human development, civic engagement and entrepreneurship. WOCAS was inaugurated 0n 9th December, 2017.
VISION
Our vision is “to raise globally competent individuals who will be change agents and work in all spheres towards the transformation of the society”. We believe in raising people who will inherently model the better society that suits mankind. Our existence is anchored on the desire to make a long lasting impact on people who will change the society.
MISSION
Our mission is “to provide people with the necessary leadership skills, human development skills and motivation in order to become catalysts for change in the society”. We believe in building people, our mission is to develop people in any capacity, intellectually, physically, socially and otherwise.
WOCAS STANDARD
The Standard of WOCAS are Integrity, Character, Leadership, Human development, Service and Contribution.
WOCAS CREED: We believe in modelling the change we want to see, working our talk and being performers of our words. We believe in a better society which will come when there are better
people.
How Do We Operate? Like any other NGO, WOCAS operates on pure volunteerism by concerned individuals who feel a sense of responsibility towards the common good of the society. WOCAS will achieve its vision when we have enriching and life changing programs designed to enlighten people on what needs to be done and how it is to be done to make others better.
Our membership is open to everyone who will wish to be a light in his society, to be the person of influence and the good example others will cite. Such persons will be inducted to the WOCAS “cohort”.
OBJECTIVES OF WOCAS
To contribute to social growth in the society.
To offer people life changing opportunities in education, economics and politics.
Campaigning and actively involving in the achievement of the UN sustainable development goals.
To create a community of selfless individuals who would give more to the society.
STRATEGIES ADOPTED
Leadership development.
Human development initiatives.
Civic engagement and mentorship.
Educational, Economic, Political (non-partisan) advocacy.
Partnership with national and international organizations for sustainable societal development.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Children, Youths, Women, Men, Policy makers, and the society at large
Our Involvement in Social Transformation: Transforming any society is not impossible or easy, WOCAS believes that by offering people the opportunities that will help them change can lead to a better society. Therefore, we believe and align ourselves with all social transformation bodies like the UNO and others and will partner with them in achieving social goals that are paramount for the good of the society.
In Education, Politics, Economics etc, we will make our contributions to people and to things for a better society.
WOCAS: Being the change you want to see!!!
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