Nestlé Nigeria says it has reached 100 per cent plastic neutrality, recovering every tonne of plastic it placed on the market.

The milestone was achieved through the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance, Nigeria’s first Producer Responsibility Organisation, set up in 2018 under the Extended Producer Responsibility policy.

Since then, FBRA has expanded from four founding members to 49 organisations as of November 2025, working collectively to drive the recovery, recycling and circular management of post-consumer packaging waste.

According to a statement on Thursday, Nestlé Nigeria’s Corporate Communications, Public Affairs and Sustainability Lead, Victoria Uwadoka, stated that the company’s approach extends beyond profit, with a strong focus on environmental stewardship.

She noted that while companies compete in the marketplace, they also collaborate on shared environmental responsibilities to deliver sustainable impact.

Nestlé has also led the way by using 50 per cent recycled polyethylene terephthalate in its Nestlé Pure Life water bottles, fully meeting food-grade packaging standards.

Under FBRA’s framework, plastics are collected, recycled, and reintegrated into production cycles, generating both environmental and economic benefits.

“Every bottle that is taken out and doesn’t end up in the ocean is one bottle less of a problem. Closing the loop is key. Circularity is the destination. It’s not just about collection but ensuring we use, collect, transform, and reuse,” Uwadoka added.

Since 2018, FBRA and Nestlé Nigeria have recovered more than 100,000 metric tonnes of plastic waste, contributing to cleaner communities, empowering waste collectors, and advancing Nigeria’s circular economy.