Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd is a professional environmental and waste management company in Nigeria. In broad terms, our services include:

• Waste Management Consultancy
• Waste Strategy Development and Implementation
• Waste Survey, Waste Assessment, Waste Audit and Research
• Recycling and Resource Recovery
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) including carbon footprinting and Waste analysis
• Landfill Management
• Land, Water and Environmental Quality Assessment
• Ecological Footprint Analysis
• Environmental and Facility Audit
• Environmental Risk Assessment
• Environmental Education (Waste Awareness/ Environmental campaign)

Julian Cleaning Nig. Ltd has partnered with experienced offshore companies to ensure that our services are at par with excellent international standards.

Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd is certified as environmental consultants by government agency on environmental health and industrial cleaning. We are also member of cleaning practitioners association of Nigeria.

WASTE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Waste is defined by UNEP as all residues/bye-products emanating from the process of production, extraction, consumption, etc which are susceptible to be recovered, recycled, reused or reduced; whereas all other wastes which cannot undergo these �4R� process are called �ultimate waste� (which are normally disposed into a sanitary landfill).

In the past, most wastes were either inert or biodegradable and so over time the waste would degrade with some methane generation and leaving residues that may not have serious environmental impact. Today, technology has created waste, some hazardous and chemically complex that degrade to cause significant harm to public health and the Environment.

Increasing population, economic growth and commercial activities in urban settlements have resulted in massive waste generation.  And our environment is now dotted with evidences of our irresponsible waste disposal � littering, illegal dumpsites, overflowing landfills, contaminated waterways, blocked drains, polluted atmosphere and so on. Inadequate waste disposal facilities and lack of environmental awareness have prompted the deposition of many human made compounds on near site open space (Figure 1). Some of these compounds may have complex chemical composition and physicochemical properties and great potential to pollute and contaminate soil, surface and groundwater bodies and finally affecting human health. We extract raw materials from natural resources to manufacture new products and then consume them, giving nothing back to the environment but waste.

The battle to reduce the impact that waste have on the environment is a serious and pressing global challenge we now face. Included in this battle is the need to minimize waste generation, re-use materials, recycle waste and finally dispose waste in an environmentally responsible manner. Nigeria is still lagging way behind in the struggle to cope with waste. Several waste management systems have been reviewed and improvements have been made in some urban cities of Nigeria by state governments but unless waste producers (e.g. industries, organisations, individuals and communities) are made to take responsibility and support governments� effort and minimize waste generation, we will not see any changes.

Environmental authorities are under pressure to maintain a clean and healthy environment due to our attitudes to waste. We must show commitment to the environment in order to reduce the burden on government. The current waste management system of �collect and dump� adopted by waste management authorities have resulted in environmental problems (such as diseases, air pollution, emissions of greenhouse gases, and land and water contamination). Government and Environmental authorities must develop new strategies, provide facilities that can enhance sustainable management of waste and make reforms in regulation that will see citizens make conscious effort to participate in waste management programs (e.g recycling, composting, and energy from waste). The private sector waste management companies need to be supported by government to introduce waste initiatives and programs that can deliver solution for sustainability. We recognise that to achieve sustainable economic development we need to improve dramatically the efficient use of our natural resources. Therefore, the need to reduce waste, recycle and recover value from waste  is not optional but essential.

JCNL� WASTE RECOVERY INITIATIVES

RECYCLING

Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd wants to work closely with the State Government to introduce waste and recycling scheme in the capital city before spreading to other parts of the state. We have assessed the different sources of waste generation in the city and identified waste materials that can be recycled. These materials include paper, plastic, glass bottles and metal and are generated in work places, commercial and business premises and households. Most of these recyclables are collected and dumped in open space as shown in figure 2 below due to lack of facilities and recovery initiatives. 

We have planned and developed a strategy to recover these materials for recycling in order to reduce littering, illegal waste dumping, pollution, save government the cost to clean up and to also divert waste from going to landfill/dumpsite.

 RECYCLING OF PLASTIC, METAL, PET CAN AND GLASS

Plastic bottles, food and drink cans and glass bottles are the main components of waste generated in commercial and business premises such as hotels, restaurants and food joints within the city. These materials are usually collected with different other waste types and transported to dumpsites by waste collection agencies. Where facilities and services for collection are lacking; the waste producers deposit them in near site open space, making the environment dirty and leaving government with the burden to clean up. We at Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd see waste as valuable resources and we are committed to the principles of sustainable development. Plastic and metal wastes when buried in dumpsite take several years to degrade while glass bottle can remain there forever. Recycling plastic, metal and glass can yield significant greenhouse gas benefits.

Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd can assist government to set up recycling program for the recovery of these materials. We can collaborate with Waste collection authority to engage the management and employees of hotels and restaurants operating in the city to segregate their waste for recycling. We are prepared to produce guides and also educate the public on how to recycle. The state will supply separate waste bins / recycling sacks for the collection of recyclables. These recyclables when collected will be transported to our recycling plant for processing and then supplied to manufacturers.

RECYCLING IN MARKETS, SUPERMARKETS AND STORES

Commercial and business premises such as markets, shopping centres and supermarkets are producers of waste packaging paper (cartons, cardboards, packing paper) and plastic packaging. They are usually produced in large volume and where services for the collection are lacking they can be found littered in and around the premises causing serious environmental problem.

Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd will offer services for collection and recycling of material from these premises. Separate collection sacks should be to distributors, retailers in market places, supermarkets and stores to capture recyclables. Suitable stand alone balers and compactors also need to be deployed for easy baling of recyclables collected (Figure 4) in order to reduce problems associated with transportation of waste. Balers, compactors and shredders are ideal solutions for recycling materials such as paper, cardboard and plastics and can produce bales weighing several kilograms depending on the design. Collections and baling of recyclables in retail areas and market places will need to be supervised.                

Well trained Recycling Officers will supervise collection and baling in both market areas and shopping centre. This will divert waste transported to dumpsites and reduce litter keeping the environment clean.  

PAPER RECYCLING

Waste paper is generated in offices of government organisations and ministries, private businesses, schools / universities, banks and residential properties. Waste paper like any other waste are produced daily and make up majority of biodegradable waste we throw away, burnt or buried in dumpsites causing significant environmental problems and other nuisances. When paper is land filled, it biodegrades together with waste such as food remnants and vegetation to produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. The use of virgin forest and old trees for making paper is destroying habitats and communities in many parts of the world. By recycling paper we can:

• Reduce the destruction of trees for making paper
• Reduce littering and cost of cleaning up our environment
• Reduce the amount of paper going to dumpsites
• Reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
• Save energy and help maintain a healthy and safe planet.

Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd will set up paper recycling program where paper can be separated for collection, and processed for use as raw material to produce writing and printing paper, computer paper, cartons and tissue paper. We will service Government offices and Agencies (including Ministries, State Assembly, Schools / Universities and Examination bodies etc), and public and private businesses such as Banks and financial institutions, commercial premises (markets, supermarket / stores and shopping areas, etc.) and residential properties (housing estates and street properties) for separate collection of waste paper.

OFFICE PAPER RECYCLING

Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd will provide suitable collection sacks/bins and cabinets to offices for separate collection of paper (writing and printing paper, computer paper, and newspapers and magazines). We will need the support and cooperation of management and employees and few changes in their daily habits and attitudes to waste. Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd  will also carry out waste / environmental education by visiting offices to help organisations minimise waste. We will provide facilities that will make this recycling program easy to implement and encourage participation, promote recycling and distribute leaflets containing information on the benefits of recycling.

CONFIDENTIAL PAPER DOCUMENT SHREDDING

Confident paper document in offices, banks, law court, schools and educational institutions and so on are usually stored and left redundant. And because they contain records of sensitive information (such as payroll information, bank transaction records and statements, budget schedules, contract record, minutes of meetings, medical reports, customer personal details, marketing and sales strategies and many more) they are disposed of in a manner that can cause harm to the environment and public health (e.g. burning and dumping).

Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd will employ the most secure, efficient, simple and cost effective plan available for shredding paper and complete onsite or offsite document destruction services to organisations in the city. In keeping with Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd commitment to the environment, all paper document shredded will be collected and recycled. This will divert large amount of paper and promote environmentally sustainable method of disposal.

 Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd will focus on the portion of the loop (figure 5) highlighted in red and also process raw materials for making new paper just as it is shown in figure  

 HOUSEHOLD RECYCLING

Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd will gradually expand services to also cover the recovery of recyclables (paper, plastics and metals) from residential properties in the city. Residents will be encouraged to participate and recycling sacks will be distributed to households. We are also working on how to capture food and organic waste for composting.

 RECYCLING FACILITIES AND MACHINERY

Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd has already established contact with reputable foreign companies that have provided quotations for recycling facilities and equipment and we are planning to deploy these for all projects mentioned above. Waste shredders, Compactors and Baling machines will be used for processing recyclables.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND WASTE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

 We will also partner with players in the environment industry to see that our vision of leaving the environment in a better shape is achieved. We will re-orientate the community about their attitude to waste and leap frog the country to international best practices. We will work with government to cut the amount of waste sent to dumpsites and educate public in various communities about recycling. Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd will also develop and implement a promotional plan which will raise awareness of environmental issues and promote our waste recovery initiative.

 Julian Cleaning Nig Ltd will engage Environmental Awareness Communication Officers and Recycling Officers to perform the following duties:

• Campaigning for the environment by educating, promoting and raising awareness of recycling in general and the recycling services we provide
• Organising seminars, workshops and road shows to promote recycling
• Encourage action to increase participation in recycling services
• Visiting schools, colleges and universities to promote recycling and waste reduction and help them set up waste minimization program
• Help individuals, organisations, businesses and the society to reduce waste, making better use of resources and helping to tackle issues of pollution, contamination and global climate change
• Carry out programmes of consultation, publicity, education and promotion to ensure that people are aware of the issues regarding sustainable waste management 
• Monitor collection of recyclables, compliance and participation in the scheme
• Monitoring and evaluation of waste minimisation and recovery program